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Don’t Find Your Castle, Build Your Castle
Imagine I dumped bag full of blocks in front a child and said, “Find the castle!” The child would probably stare at the pile for a moment, perplexed, and then start picking up each block individually, searching in vain for a medievil fortress. Now, imagine I did the same thing but instead said, “Build a… Read more
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WORKSHEET: Get Clear on Your Strengths
I’m not sure which Greek philosopher said it, but “know thyself” is an adage that’s been around for centuries. I’m sure you’ve heard those two words, or some variation of them, several times before, right? And the truth is, knowing yourself is foundational to the way you interact with the world around you. Seriously! When… Read more
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Don’t Wait to Get Picked. Pick Yourself.
Author and blogger Seth Godin talks a lot about getting “picked.” In a 2015 interview with Bryan Elliot he said, All of us are surrounded by people who cant wait to get picked. (But) If you want to make a record, make a record. Put it on Itunes. Pick yourself. If you want to write,… Read more
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Feel like an Imposter? Remember this One Thing.
So you got the job, the internship, the promotion, or the coveted open position you’d been interviewing for. You’ve signed the paperwork, updated your LinkedIn profile, and told all your best buds. Congrats! But then, after a few days go by, you get this strange feeling that maybe it was a mistake. Maybe it was… Read more
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6 Pinterest Quotes to Remind You You’re Not an Imposter
Imposter Syndrome is real. Not only that, it’s kind of pervasive. Because even if you’ve squashed it before, it can re-emerge. When you start a new job, for instance, or embark on a new venture, you might hear that pesky voice whispering “You’re not really cut out for this,” or “Pretty soon they’ll figure out… Read more
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WORKSHEET: 6 Writing Prompts for your Gratitude Journal, Organized by Category
You know how you carve out the time to do introspective things like write in your gratitude journal and then totally blank once you’ve got the pen & paper in hand? It’s like going to the gym and staring at the equipment, not sure if you should go for the weights or the giant inflatable… Read more