on being better
quick Thoughts on personal development.
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Are You Mindlessly Prioritizing This “Goal?”
Several years ago, a new map app burst onto the navigational scene. Waze was David against a Google Maps Goliath. Waze’s advantage was that it was...
My Problem with Bill Gates
Have you ever yelled out in frustration, simultaneously knowing that you shouldn’t be so upset while also feeling that in your case, you’re pretty...
Why Too Much Self-Reflection Is A Bad Thing
True story: I learned how to drive in a cemetery. “You can’t hurt anyone in here!” was my dad’s reasoning as I remember it. And while I’d still be...
Can We Want More and Feel Satisfied?
What does it mean to be rich? What does it look like for you? Maybe a nice watch or a certain number of 0’s in your bank account. For me, it looks...
Dump the Pressure With This One Question
Have you ever got jazzed about something, a bold new haircut or fun pair of shoes, and then started to second-guess it immediately? Last week, that...
The Best Advice I’ve Heard All Year
“Can I tell you something?” I could tell by the way my new friend asked the question, she had a bit of feedback. Most likely something she thought...
Ever Feel Like a Control Freak?
Every family has their phrases, and I bet you can think of a few that have followed you from childhood. For my family, classics include “to each...
The Secret to Success No One Mentions…
The other day I faced a temptress I couldn’t resist: the clickbaity celebrity listicle. Headlines include “10 Celebrities Who Let Themselves Go,”...
Disappointment = Expectations – ??
“It’s delicious!” I said. “Eh,” replied my boyfriend’s dad. He had made one of the best farro dishes I’ve ever had–but he wasn’t satisfied with it....
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