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Questions to Ask About Self-Improvement

Since I first started my self-improvement journey in 2017, I’ve come across countless ideas. I’ve tried out many of them but now I only use a small handful. Sometimes it took a long time to see if they actually worked … Continue reading

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Being the Rubber Duck

I’ve decided to stop giving personal advice unless someone specifically asks for it. I was thinking about this at work recently. Some computer programmers keep a rubber duck on their desk. If they get stuck when they’re working on a … Continue reading

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The Difficulty of Giving Good Advice

At this point, I’m more cautious about giving advice than I’ve ever been before. This doesn’t meant that I never give advice. I’m happy to offer advice if someone asks for it and I can be of help to them. … Continue reading

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Listening and Communication

Stephen Covey talks a lot about the importance of listening in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Seeking to understand what other people are saying, practicing empathetic listening, asking clarifying questions, giving them plenty of time to talk, and … Continue reading

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