What if you could just get over the fear of failure? What new possibilities could emerge for you? Reframes of FAILURE to Consider: Expand your definition of “failure.” Whatever you think failure is—make your definition broader. After all, at what point is something a...
How’s your relationship with your Perpetual Roommate? You know, that roommate that’s taken up residence in your head and rarely stops talking. Common habits of this Perpetual Roommate (PR): Highlights what you DID wrong, what you MIGHT DO wrong in the future, and the...
Remember the last time you heard an assertion of defeat such as this? “I’d rather not apply for the job. I likely won’t get it and would rather not waste my time.” That frustration is similar to this piece of cynicism posted on Pinterest: “The best way to avoid...
As an academic, you’ve been trained to interrogate ideas. Have you noticed you’ve developed an expertise in identifying flaws in arguments and logistical inconsistencies in new ideas? Have you noticed this skill goes into overdrive when you’re the one with the new...
Do you still allow yourself that joy first experienced as a young teen—falling in love with a song and listening to it non-stop? I hope so! When that love strikes me these days, I purchase it from iTunes and begin my continuous play. My latest passion, Shallow from A...
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