Some forget that there’s a mental game one likely has to play when pursuing goals I think it’s easy to fixate on building technical skills to improve performance but I’ve seen the dangers of this one-sided strategy in my professional life that I’ll briefly cover. Afterward, I’ll share how I think this often unspoken mental …
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All this said, I think running a business or service requires a continuous analysis of both the execution and strategy which are components some people and companies overlook and perhaps why most businesses fail. Data from the BLS shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% …
Insights for leveraging the power of glamour to improve self-awareness and avoid its dangerous ability to pull one away from intrinsic goals and objectives
Concepts discussed: fearlessness If you’re coming from my Instagram post feel free to jump straight to the story section of this article. If you’re new to this article I encourage you to watch the Instagram video and read the caption where I share thoughts on how I think Lebron used gratitude and contentment to handle …
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Concepts discussed: perceptions, emotional mastery Some of us have felt what are described as joy, sadness, shame, fear, and other “emotions.” I never thought twice about emotions until my first work presentation as a software engineer. My body and hands gyrated intensely as my heart raced minutes before speaking and I said to myself, “What’s …
Concepts discussed: emotions Have you ever wondered why you act perfectly fine with people you’re close to and sometimes struggle to be this normal when interacting with a secret admirer or complete strangers? The same social behaviors you flawlessly executed with friends struggled to manifest themselves in a different but similar social situation. This article …
Concepts discussed: perfectionism I think that perfectionism tendencies–at least some–are internalized rules/beliefs from authority figures, experts, “gurus”, etc that one thinks they must live by. I’ve read or heard someone people deem successful giving the advice of “never quit” and listeners tend to agree. If one isn’t aware that such a blanket statement doesn’t make …
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Concepts discussed in this post: self-trust Terms used: Instagram video The psychologist in the below instagram video describes what I’d call the “let me help you” behavioral pattern of trying to course correct–typically with positive intent–someone engaging in some kind of pursuit or activity without their consent. Advice givers who have past experience with the …
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Concepts discussed in this post: imposter syndrome Some people and entities like the article in the below instagram post may assert that having imposter syndrome is a benefit. Rather than accept this perspective I’d encourage anyone to self-analyze and determine for his or herself if having imposter syndrome is a benefit. I’ve had imposter syndrome …
Some people suggest that imposter syndrome is a positive but is it? Read More »
