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Do you get upset by harsh comments? Are you wondering how to handle criticism? Sometimes criticism can be hurtful, but it helps you grow as a creator. In Show Your Work!, Austin Kleon advises how to prepare for criticism and deal with trolls on the internet so you can learn from your mistakes. Continue reading to learn how to deal with criticism to be a better creator.
How do you deal with negative comments online? What is the risk of sharing your work online? Sharing your work online might bring negative attention, which can be discouraging. Artist and author Austin Kleon has advice on how to deal with negative comments so you can focus on your work without distractions. Read more on the different ways to deal with negative comments online from Show Your Work!.
What is an alter ego? Why does Todd Herman recommend creating one? In The Alter Ego Effect, athletic performance coach and leadership advisor Todd Herman reveals the trick that many professional athletes use to bring their A-game when it matters: adopting an alter ego. By doing this, you consciously decide which of your existing talents and skills to use to excel in your life. Keep reading to learn more about alter egos and when you need one.
What is the key to staying in the moment? What are the benefits of living in the present? In his book Keep Going, Austin Kleon says that to have a healthy creative process, you need to stay in the moment. His advice can also apply to anyone outside of the creative field. Learn how to stay in the moment by following Kleon’s three guidelines.
Are women conditioned to suppress their true identities? How does society feed into this problem? How can we make a change? Glennon Doyle’s Untamed shows how the author freed herself from the captivity of society’s expectations. The Untamed book offers insight on the issues of parenting, spirituality, empowering women, rejecting patriarchy and oppression, feminism, and sexuality. Read our overview of Glennon Doyle’s Untamed to find out Doyle’s advice for changing your life and living according to your own rules.
What’s the difference between external and internal power? What kind of power is authentic? How can you get it? According to Gary Zukav, authentic power is internal power. In The Seat of the Soul, he explains that our spiritual souls are constrained by our material bodies. So, we tend to pursue external rather than internal power. Only the authentic, internal power can help our souls live out their purpose. Let’s take a closer look at Zukav’s view of authentic power.
What are the StrengthsFinder strengths? How are they described? What are your top strengths? In StrengthsFinder 2.0, Tom Rath describes the 34 innate abilities the StrengthsFinder test looks for. He also provides suggestions for capitalizing on your innate ability to achieve your greatest potential. Even if you read this book without taking the test, you’ll learn about the different strengths you might have and how to build upon them to find success. Alongside descriptions of the 34 innate abilities, we provide commentary on further ways to grow your ability, potential downsides to certain abilities, and situations in which everyone should
Do you ever feel held captive by society’s rules? Does being a woman in today’s society require conformity to stereotypes? How can you set yourself free? Author Glennon Doyle discovered four pathways to help women reconnect with themselves: embracing emotion, intuition, imagination, and reconstruction. Additionally, embracing your wildness allows you to live free from society’s expectations of women. Read on to learn why society’s expectations of women are unrealistic and how one woman broke free from this captivity.
What’s the key to being your best self? How can you use an alter ego to be more confident and successful? An alter ego is a science-backed tool that lets you adopt the traits, behaviors, and demeanor of a person who excels in a particular realm of your life. In The Alter Ego Effect, Todd Herman gives a step-by-step guide to bringing out your alter ego so you can live to your fullest potential. Continue reading to learn how to be your best self.
Where is your soul on its journey toward enlightenment? How can you further your soul’s evolution? In his book The Seat of the Soul, Gary Zukav argues that the purpose of the soul is to evolve. This isn’t always easy, and he offers ideas on how to encourage the soul’s journey toward its goal of enlightenment. He explains how to develop your heart knowledge and seek authentic power. He also discusses how spiritual psychology could help all of us in this evolution. Keep reading for Zukav’s insights on the soul’s journey.