Clarity

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Beware Blur Words

Blur words or phrases are wording that is open to multiple meanings. Often blur words reflect the user’s interpretation of behavior that

critical thinking

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Seeing the Water

“Fish see water last” is a proverb which means we fail to notice, to be aware of, that which we are most

Success set point

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What is your Success Set Point?

There is a theory that humans have a weight set point (or range of 5 to 10 lbs or even greater) at

begin

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Motivation is a Myth

Characterizing “motivation as a myth” is only a partial truth but it illustrates an important point. Too often folks describe their failure

Three sticky notes next to each other on a board. One says "Plan A", the next says "Plan B", the last says "Plan C". Plan A and Plan B each have a red X on them.

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Destitutus Ventis, Remos Adhibe

“Destitutus ventis, remos adhibe” is a Latin proverb that translates as “If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.” The

Building blocks ascending up, diagonally to the right, towards a bullseye

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Odds Are, You Are Killing Your Chances to Succeed

There are two main ways to fail: Not wanting enough AND wanting TOO much. As to the first, we all know better

leave it on the riverbank

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Leave it on the Riverbank

Two monks out walking came to a river with a strong current. As they started to cross, a beautiful girl called out

A young woman who looks like she is thinking, with 2 illustrated arms flexing muscles on either side of her head

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5 Learnable Traits of Mentally Strong People

The discipline to master emotions ere they become your master. Harness and direct your emotions and they will be an incredible source

A dictionary page with the definition for "self-discipline" and the words "self-discipline" being highlighted with a green highlighter marker

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Beware the Subtle Self-Discipline Sabotage of “Carryover Credit”

Folks, I will soon be entering the 70th decade of my life and a wonderful ride it has been. However, I’ve noticed

curiosity

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The Joyous Freedom of a Scout Mindset

A Scout mindset is an open one, an attitude of courageous curiosity and endless exploration. A scout mindset can best be understood

"Priority #1" written on a piece of paper and circled in red. Written underneath and uncircled: "Priority #2" and "Priority #3"

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The Discipline of Essentialism

Essentialism is the discipline, the skill, the ability to sort out the vital few from the trivial many, casting aside all but

A sunny sky in the background with a chain in the foreground. The last chain link is broken and there are birds flying away from it.

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Limiting Beliefs, Liberating Truths

A “Liberating Truth” is any realization that the world is not as we thought it was; in essence an unshackling of mental