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Why Grit and Mental Toughness is not just Reserved for Pros #5MinMotivation

Grit and Mental Toughness are two words that have become popular in recent years. Defined in her book, “Grit”, Angela Duckworth explains […]

Wherever you look, there is someone giving you information about something bad or discouraging that is happening in the world. After all, […]

Some people see the New Year as a fresh start. A chance to “do it all over again and get it right”. […]

If there was a room filled with people who excelled in their field and achieved success, would you walk in? Would you […]

No matter where you were yesterday, it is what you choose to do today that matters. It can be easy to forget […]

Growing up, there were many things I dreamed I would become. At first, I was certain that I would become a famous […]

“You can’t hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can’t catch a fish unless you put your […]

If you have ever let an opportunity slip through your fingers, you can probably still clearly describe what that felt like. The […]

I was in the middle of a conversation with a direct report. Her district was struggling and she was discussing some of […]

In the Far East, they have a tree that’s called, “The Chinese Bamboo Tree”. This amazing tree is different from most other […]

Do you know what the problem with motivation is? Once you find it, it doesn’t stay unless you keep working at it. […]

We all have desires and dreams. What makes one person achieve their dream while another person falls short? It is not always […]

Growing up you have probably been told to choose your friends wisely. If you are a Parent, you have probably given the […]

My nephew is one year away from having to choose what Academic Program he wants to study in College. In a discussion […]

Some search for it all their lives without attaining it fully. Others realize that it was always there waiting to be let […]