Physical Toughness is Not Only Mental, But Also Requires Self-Motivation

Physical toughness requires strength, but strength is just the starting point. Physical toughness goes beyond just the physical part. A coach can push someone to be physically strong, but a coach can’t push someone to be physically tough. Physical toughness is a measure of how your body can endure pain caused by fatigue and adverse […]

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Never Fake it Until You Make it, Unless You’re Faking This

Faking being rich when you’re poor can be detrimental. Going into debt, living above your means, stressing yourself out to keep up with the Joneses. Not a good idea. This is one case where faking it until you make it is silly. In addition, faking confidence when you are nervous or faking courage when you […]

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Does Gratitude Cause Good Health or Does Good Health Cause Gratitude?

There is a ton of research out there that links giving thanks with happiness and health. However, I could not clearly find the answer to this simple question – does gratitude come first or do the good circumstances that drive the gratitude come first? A classic chicken or egg question at its finest. Although the […]

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