Tag: success
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Embrace Imperfection: Overcoming Procrastination
When we’re stuck in indecision, procrastinating about deciding, we’ve imprisoned ourselves. What is typically locking up our action is that we’re hoping everything will magically align in some perfect way. We’re also resisting compromise, accepting partial solutions or progress. The ideal, perfect scenario we’re imagining will likely be forever elusive. Life is uncertain and it…
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Escaping the Justification Trap for Joyful Living
Too often, we spend too much time thinking about where we have been versus where we want to go. I believe this is a common therapy trap and is also at the root of epic failure in creating more appreciative and joyful feelings in real-time. People spend years—sometimes lifetimes—contemplating all the reasons behind what they…
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Overcome Inertia: Act “As If”
Much of what we know has been learned by trial and error. While we’ve had successes and enjoyed glory, we’ve also experienced failures. Some failures may have been accompanied by ridicule, pain, humiliation and other uncomfortable feelings. Upon achieving success, our unconscious mind does not wipe out our memories of pain and failure. The unconscious…
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Balancing Acceptance and Individuality in Business
In business (just like in all aspects of life!) relationships matter. Whether you’re leading a team, closing a deal, or building a personal brand, the desire to be accepted and liked is natural — and often necessary. However, when this desire dominates, it can paradoxically lead to invisibility. When the need for acceptance outweighs the…