Category Archives: Inspirational People

Training for Life

Posted on October 5, 2019 by admin

For a while now, I’ve appreciated the idea of preparing for the difficult times in life by undertaking some types of voluntary hardships. I learned about this from listening to athletes who talk about pushing themselves harder in training than … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “The Most Valuable Asset”

Posted on October 3, 2019 by admin

I like what this entry from The Daily Stoic says about self-reliance and independence. While I find immense value in forming and maintaining solid relationships with other people, I still want to always be able to depend on myself. I … Continue reading →

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Classic City Swing 8

Posted on October 1, 2019 by admin

Classic City Swing 8 was the last weekend in September in Athens, Georgia, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So far, this is the only swing dance workshop I’ve attended more than once. Just like last year, I also visited some … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Maintain Composure, Maintain Control”

Posted on September 30, 2019 by admin

I’ve gotten much better at staying calm under pressure over the past year. One of the most helpful things I’ve found for this is taking positive action rather than dwelling on the anxious energy I feel in a stressful situation. … Continue reading →

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Review of Never Split the Difference

Posted on September 28, 2019 by admin

Never Split the Difference is a wonderful book by Chris Voss. Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, shares the techniques he used to secure the safe release of hostages from their captors and gives examples of how we can use … Continue reading →

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Communication in Difficult Situations

Posted on September 23, 2019 by admin

In The Righteous Mind, Jonathan Haidt says that it’s easier for us to find errors in other people’s thinking than in our own thinking. Lately, I’ve noticed this in myself with regards to communication. I’ve learned enough about communication to … Continue reading →

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When

Posted on September 21, 2019 by admin

When we feel so alone, Thank goodness for those who make us feel seen and appreciated. When we’re “expected” to act a certain way, Thank goodness for those who let us act how we feel. When we can’t properly express … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem

Posted on September 20, 2019 by admin

This is an excerpt from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. Here, Voss emphasizes that in any disagreement, the real problem is the underlying issue rather than any of the people involved. Focusing on resolving the issue helps everyone … Continue reading →

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“What You See Is All There Is”

Posted on September 19, 2019 by admin

In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman talks about a concept he calls “what you see is all there is”. This involves overestimating the importance or prevalence of whatever is occupying a lot of your attention. When this occurs, your … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Anyone Can Get Lucky, Not Everyone Can Persevere”

Posted on September 18, 2019 by admin

This entry from The Daily Stoic fits in nicely with my own thoughts on perseverance and persistence. I do think I have some natural talent but most of my success at the various things I’ve accomplished has come from relentless … Continue reading →

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