Monthly Archives: October 2018

Mindset

Posted on October 31, 2018 by admin

I’ve learned a lot over the past year, especially in the area of self-improvement. If I could sum it all up in one simple phrase, it would be this: mindset is everything. There are a lot of different life hacks … Continue reading →

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Personas

Posted on October 30, 2018 by admin

Are you truly yourself around other people or do you just act like “yourself”? Do you create a persona of how you want others to see you and wear that persona like a costume whenever you go out? Do you find yourself … Continue reading →

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My Rules

Posted on October 29, 2018 by admin

There are several rules I do my best to follow. Some of them are in line with my concept of morality and others are simply useful in everyday life. I sometimes break them because I’m fallible, but I mostly abide … Continue reading →

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Review of How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big

Posted on October 28, 2018 by admin

Scott Adams, best known for creating the popular Dilbert comic strip, wrote a book several years ago called How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. In the book, Adams goes through his life story and lays out the strategies … Continue reading →

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Be Impeccable with Your Word

Posted on October 27, 2018 by admin

In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz explores several different “agreements” that, when practiced, will bring us great personal freedom and peace. The first agreement is “Be Impeccable with Your Word”. This includes avoiding gossip, speaking the truth, being straightforward, … Continue reading →

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Success-Building Principles

Posted on October 26, 2018 by admin

Here are 8 “success-building principles” from The Magic of Thinking Big. They’re very similar to things I’ve done this year that have made a major positive difference in my life, so I believe they are effective. I hope you find … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Mister Rogers

Posted on October 25, 2018 by admin

Have you ever heard of Fred Rogers? You probably have, although you might know him better by the title of “Mister Rogers”, which he used on the show he hosted for over thirty years. I look up to Mister Rogers … Continue reading →

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Doormats and Bulldozers: The Art of Balanced Communication

Posted on October 24, 2018 by admin

Interesting title, right? That’s the best way I could think to describe my two tendencies in difficult situations. I’m naturally a very agreeable person, which means I tend to be deferential and avoid drama in conversations. If I get pushed … Continue reading →

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Negative Thinking

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin

If you found that a particular food made you sick, would it be better to keep eating that food and manage your symptoms or stop eating that food? The answer is clear, simple, and easy in this example, but that’s … Continue reading →

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“The Egg”

Posted on October 22, 2018 by admin

This is an interesting little story written by Andy Weir. I always enjoy reading it and thinking about its implications. I hope you also enjoy reading it. You were on your way home when you died. It was a car … Continue reading →

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