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Motivation
by Luciano Passuell In the first part of this series, we focused on building an effective mindset for overcoming fear of failure. Now it’s time to get down to action: here are 6 powerful strategies you can use to conquer fear of failure right off the bat. 1. Acknowledge Your Fear There’s a good reason why acknowledgement is the first step [...]
by Luciano Passuello Procrastination is probably the single biggest success killer out there, as it affects everyone to some degree or another. At first sight, it may seem something simple to get rid of, but telling a chronic procrastinator to just get on with it is like telling a heavy smoker to just stop: it just [...]
After hitting on a brilliant new life plan, our first instinct is to tell someone, but Derek Sivers says it’s better to keep goals secret. He presents research stretching as far back as the 1920s to show why people who talk about their ambitions may be less likely to achieve them. Through his new project, [...]
John Wooden on true success With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father’s wisdom. Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success Alain de [...]
This lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.
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