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Goal Setting, Motivation, Personal Development, Success

The Importance of Being Patient When Setting Long-Term Goals

From a previous article, I laid the foundation for effective goal-setting strategies. You have made a committed decision to reach a well-defined destination and you know in order to achieve your goal; you need to cultivate self-discipline, persevere, be resilient, etc. Is that the end of the story? Since there is no guarantee you will reach your goal within the time assigned, you will need … Continue reading The Importance of Being Patient When Setting Long-Term Goals

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Motivation, Personal Development, Success

8 Life Lessons from Netflix’s Popular Show Squid Game

Released in September, Squid Game has become one of Netflix’s most popular K-Dramas at the time of this writing. It has topped the list in ninety countries, including the United States. Its unique storyline, compelling characters, and its imaginative plot of hard-up strangers competing against each other in deadly challenges are some of the main reasons for its massive success at home and across the … Continue reading 8 Life Lessons from Netflix’s Popular Show Squid Game

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Motivation, Personal Development, Success

You Want to Take Action? Remove All Expectations

Do you have a dream you have been putting off? For many, taking the first step toward our goal can be daunting. Your expectations could be the reasons for your procrastination. To act on your vision, align your actions and the desired result, and forget about the outcomes. For example, you’re not getting on the highway to impress your friends or dodge accidents, but to … Continue reading You Want to Take Action? Remove All Expectations

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Motivation, Personal Development

How to Strengthen Your Mind to Overcome Life’s Challenges

Why do some people crack under pressure while others strive? It’s all about the way we approach problems. Our problems may differ in nature and severity, but we all have them. Since we can’t escape them, we must forge the right mental attitude to face life’s challenges. Following are four ways to face disappointment. Acknowledge That Problems Form an Integral Part of Life This may … Continue reading How to Strengthen Your Mind to Overcome Life’s Challenges

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Motivation, Personal Development

The Two Basic Motivators That Drive Our Every Action

Whom would you choose as a source of motivation, an office worker with a twenty-year experience or a business magnate? Individuals such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey are common examples of “extraordinarily motivated people.” They’ve all gone through enormous challenges to achieve their success. It’s not every day a young boy builds a multi-billion dollar company from his garage, or a woman born … Continue reading The Two Basic Motivators That Drive Our Every Action

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