Why Asking How to Motivate Yourself is the Wrong Question to Start With

Asking how to motivate yourself seems like a reasonable question. However, part of the reason why you’re having trouble motivating yourself is how you are thinking about motivation. In essence, the question “how do I motivate myself” implies that the motivation you need will come from something external. This external motivation will then energize you […]

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Counterpoint: There is Nothing Wrong with NOT Being a Leader

Adults put far too much emphasis on leadership and leading when influencing children and young adults. Nearly all parents, teachers, and coaches encourage youth to aspire to be leaders. As a result, nearly all kids grow up imagining themselves one day being a leader. However, by definition everyone can’t be a leader. It’s only a […]

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Aligning Your Wants, Your Behaviors, and Your Reality

Your happiest moments in life will always be when you align your wants, your behavior, and your reality. This appears to be obvious. However, changing your behavior so that what you want becomes your reality is always easier said than done. You want a promotion, but you still behave as if you are in your […]

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