It’s pretty obvious that successful people — the high-achievers — do something different that makes them who they are. Even those who aren’t born with knowledge and ancestral wealth come out doing great things because of the way they think about the world and especially about themselves. Neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef recently spoke on a podcast, saying that a
A few months ago, I was reflecting on the life I was living. I wrote in my journal about my situation—where I was and where I wanted to be. When I wrote about what I wanted to achieve, I felt a bit disappointed because I thought most of it was a bit delusional. I wasn’t
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We all set goals—things we want to achieve in the future. What if I tell you that you are setting your goals the wrong way? And that they are actually limiting your true potential. I used to think hitting a goal meant I’d arrived somewhere. Set the number, hit the number, feel complete. It’s happened
I remember the days when I used to write every day. I called it freewriting—writing continuously for a set period without worrying about structure, grammar, spelling, or ideas. The results of daily freewriting were astonishing. It helped me generate tons of valuable content, kept my flow going, made me more creative, and reduced my stress
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A few years ago, I stumbled upon Stoic philosophy through Ryan Holiday’s videos. I began following his content, which led me to the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca. I discovered new ways to live by and began replacing old thoughts and behaviors with new ones. At the time, life was chaotic. It felt
Writing online has taught me so much about creativity, discipline, and motivation. I didn’t learn them from some books or articles. The lessons came naturally to me as I wrote hundreds of articles. The best lessons in life are those learned through experience. In the early days of writing, I struggled a lot with new
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Whenever I saw people living a wonderful life, I wondered how they did it. It seems so effortless. They have everything they want. And even if there are some downfalls, they seem to get along really well. What’s the secret? Most of these people I’ve met have one thing in common. They are extremely positive.
“What’s the secret to success?” The question is common, but the answer varies. Some say it’s discipline. Some say it’s focus. And some say it’s willpower. The truth is, there isn’t a single, correct answer to this question. One common factor won’t help you succeed. It’s actually a mixture of all of them. For instance,
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The human brain seeks comfort. It feels good — addictive, in a way. But it’s dangerous. The more comfortable you are, the more you want it. I used to think being comfortable meant I had freedom, and that I was happy. It took me some hard knocks to realize that comfort isn’t good and, in fact, leads
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I used to obsess over goals — income goals, fitness goals, writing goals, and relationship goals. The problem wasn’t my ambition; it was my identity. When I learned how to change my identity, I became unstoppable, and achieving my goals became way easier. Every year, you set goals and feel motivated for a week or two. “This
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