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Can perfectionism at work be achieved? Why should employees and managers embrace imperfection? While you should always strive to be ethical in both business and life, Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin warns that you shouldn’t be scared of accidentally causing harm. In other words, you should do your best to act morally and not be a perfectionist. Continue reading to learn how you can accept imperfection.
Have you been financially unstable recently? How can you achieve financial independence? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid gives advice for achieving financial independence. Baid underscores that financial independence is a way to boost happiness because it enables you to make value-driven choices and sidestep the anxieties linked to financial instability. Continue reading to learn how to achieve financial independence.
How does perfectionism in women develop? What are the downsides of trying to be perfect? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain that women tend to strive for perfection because success boosts their confidence and society views failure as disgraceful. Further, they feel they need to go above and beyond to be seen as successful. Let’s take a deeper look at how women handle unrealistic expectations by trying to be flawless.
How good are your financial decision-making skills? Do you have trouble settling on a purchase? In The Joys of Compounding, Gautam Baid recommends sharpening your decision-making skills to excel in the world of investing. With the right approach, you can navigate the market’s intricacies, ensuring you distinguish between monetary market blips and significant changes. Here’s how to improve your financial decision-making skills so you can be an investing expert.
What’s shadow psychology? What are your “shadow” parts? According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, a step in unlearning your patterns of niceness is to embrace your full self by acknowledging your “shadow” parts. Referencing the work of psychologist Carl Jung, Gazipura explains that each of us has multiple parts, some we present to the world, and some we hide. Learn more about shadow psychology below.
Are you afraid of being your authentic self? How can you speak your mind without fear? There’s never a bad time to be your authentic self, one who speaks your mind. According to Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura, people avoid speaking their minds for several reasons we’ll get into below. Let’s look at how to speak your mind without fear.
Do you often feel frustrated by your tendency to forget things? What four habits will help you improve your memory? In Unlimited Memory, Kevin Horsley says there’s no such thing as a bad memory. You just need to train your brain so you can retain information better. Read below for a brief overview of Unlimited Memory.
What are the side effects of overthinking? Do women remember things better than men? In How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith explain that women tend to absorb a broader range of information at a time than men do. However, this ability causes women to overthink things. Continue reading to learn the two side effects of overthinking in women.
Do you want to make your mind stronger and healthier? How can you train your mind so you can accomplish anything? The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva says that to improve your mind’s health and strength, you need to access the Alpha state. At this level, you can accomplish specific goals, such as maximizing your learning and memory, having productive dreams, and improving your physical health. Keep reading to learn how to train your mind to the best of your ability.
When’s the best time to have a difficult talk with someone? How do you have uncomfortable conversations that you’re afraid to initiate? Tough conversations are never easy to have, but sometimes they’re necessary for relationships. Not Nice by Aziz Gazipura has great advice for people afraid to say the wrong thing in these necessary talks. Take a look at how to have uncomfortable conversations no one wants to have.