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Motivation is a powerful and intoxicating but mercurial force. It feels great and can help a person accomplish amazing things. But motivation relies on emotions and can be fleeting. As a result, some say you …
When you read about setting and achieving goals, much of the conversation often centers on massive, life-trajectory-altering aspirations. It makes sense – these are often the most challenging goals to achieve, and the payoff can …
Think back to the last time you received feedback from a coworker, friend, or family member – was it a helpful tool for growth, or did it leave you feeling discouraged and defeated? The power …
Participation trophies, the small awards usually granted to children after completing a youth sports season, are a matter of heated debate. Many are quite vocal in opposing the practice, viewing it as detrimental to youth …
Willpower is a word many treat as synonymous with “strength of character.” Strong people have it and use it to accomplish ambitious ends, and the rest of us simply lack it. But the new science …
Have you ever found yourself diligently working to solve a problem while actively avoiding the one thing you know will resolve it? This behavior is more common than you may think, and it’s due to …
Some moments in life are more of a sprint than a marathon — the times you must give everything you have to make a tight deadline, navigate an emergency, or push through a huge personal …
Being highly ambitious, competitive, or any other sort of high achiever typically comes with notable strengths — perseverance, focus, and strategic thinking, to name a few. But if you are one of these types, you …
The act of introspection is like drinking water, getting good sleep, and keeping a positive attitude in that it seems to weave its way into practically every topic in personal growth. From greater fulfillment and …
If you’ve ever had a pebble in your shoe, you likely know how much difference a small problem can make. That tiny stone, just a few millimeters wide, can cause pain, throw off your balance, …