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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The Overlooked Aspect of Mental Toughness Young Athletes Must Learn

Mental toughness is something young athletes must learn. Although there is no conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, research shows that both nature and nurture play a role. Given that we have no control over the nature of our children once they’re born, we must focus on the nurture. This is why mental toughness […]

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A Simple Explanation of Self-Control vs. Self-Discipline

Both self-control and self-discipline are two critical character traits one must have to achieve a difficult goal. It’s easy to confuse the two and often people use these terms interchangeably. However, there is an important distinction that’s worth remembering. Self-control is about stopping yourself, self-discipline is about pushing yourself. My wife explains it this way […]

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