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How to Find the Courage to Talk About Your Feelings

Do you find it difficult to talk about your feelings? Do you try to keep your emotions bottled up and process them internally? We tend to avoid our feelings, especially in difficult conversations, because we feel they get in the way of progress, or are embarrassing, or don’t matter. It’s also scary to talk about your feelings as it leaves you feeling vulnerable. Here’s why it’s important to talk about your feelings and how to do it constructively.

To Give Is to Receive: The Law of Receptivity

What is the Law of Receptivity in terms of business? In The Go-Giver, how does Joe learn that to give is to receive? The Law of Receptivity states that for effective giving, be open to receiving. To give is to receive and if you refuse the gifts of others, you “shut down the flow.” Keep reading to learn how Joe from The Go-Giver learned that to give is to receive and how the Law of Receptivity changed his life.

Anne Frank and Her Sister: From Jealousy to Friendship

Who was Anne Frank’s sister in The Diary of a Young Girl? Why did Anne feel jealous of her sister’s relationship with their parents? Reading The Diary of a Young Girl, you get to know Anne Frank’s sister, Margot Frank, rather superficially. Anne’s diary entries concerning her sister were mainly about the jealousy she felt towards Margot because she felt like their parents treated her better than they treated Anne. Read about Anne Frank’s sister Margot and their relationship in the Secret Annex.

The Delicate Art of Having Difficult Conversations

Do you avoid having difficult conversations? What topics do you find difficult to talk about? Most people avoid having difficult conversations because they fear the consequences that might arise when they bring up the issue. These issues tend to revolve around discussions of major categories (e.g. race, religion, gender, or politics) or matters that reveal our personal insecurities. All in all, having difficult conversations may never be easy, but there are ways to make them as painless and as stress-free as possible.

Anne and Peter: The Love Story of the Secret Annex

What was the relationship between Anne and Peter? How did it develop throughout the book? Initially, Anne didn’t like Peter in a romantic way. He was an outlet for her to vent and talk to when she felt lonely. But as time went on, Anne and Peter began spending significant time together, and Anne started to develop romantic feelings for him. Keep reading to learn about Anne and Peter’s relationship and how it developed throughout her diary.

How to Read People’s Intentions: Dos and Donts

Do you consider yourself a good judge of character? What behavior clues do you pay attention to when trying to read people’s intentions? We usually read people’s intentions based on the impact they had on us. But how we respond to something is not sufficient evidence to draw conclusions about someone else’s intentions. Here is why you shouldn’t try to read people’s intentions based solely on your own reaction.

Relationship Action Plan: Networking With Purpose

What is the Relationship Action Plan from Never Eat Alone? How can it help you advance your career and reach your professional goals? Relationships are critical to career advancement and professional success. The Relationship Action Plan (RAP) is a written plan that details not only how you plan to achieve your professional goals, but who should be in your professional circle to help you get there. Here is how to create your Relationship Action Plan in four steps.

Teamwork and Cooperation: The Pillars of Success

How important are teamwork and cooperation when it comes to success? What lessons can we learn about teamwork by looking at the SEALs? While training for the Navy SEALs, Admiral McRaven, author of Make Your Bed, learned valuable lessons about teamwork and cooperation. Later in life, he was able to apply those lessons to his personal life and says he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for the support of those around him. Keep reading to learn how teamwork and cooperation led Navy SEAL Admiral McRaven to personal and professional success.

It’s What’s Inside That Counts, Not Appearance

Have you ever been judged based on your appearance or caught yourself judging somebody else? How important is it to remember that it’s what’s inside that counts? Retired Navy SEAL and author of Make Your Bed, Admiral McRaven, recounts two impactful moments when he learned that it’s what’s inside that counts. He learned how important it is to look beyond appearance and instead allow a person’s heart to determine how you see them. Keep reading to learn how McRaven learned it’s what’s inside that counts during his time in the SEALs.

Anne Frank’s Family Dynamics in the Secret Annex

What is known about Anne Frank’s family? How does she describe her relationship with them in her diary? Anne Frank’s family consisted of herself, her parents (Edith and Otto Frank), and her older sister Margot. Anne was particularly close with her father, but had a more complicated relationship with her mother and sister. Read about Anne Frank’s family and their life in the Secret Annex.