The Defining Trait of a Young Person Who Will Have Success Later in Life

Stanford University professor and author William Damon is one of the preeminent experts on the development of purpose in youth.  His book The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life is a classic. As the Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, Damon has gathered a number of insights that parents would […]

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Do You Approach Work with a “Fit Mindset” or “Develop Mindset”?

A little over a month ago I wrote about some new research from Patricia Chen, Ph.D. uncovering some insightful findings on the strategic mindset. This area of Chen’s research shows that people who strategically apply self-reflection skills to their goal pursuit process are more successful than those who don’t. In addition to this research, Chen also […]

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Pursuing a Vision for Your Life is Contagious

8 years ago I made a decision to quit my job at Lockheed Martin and pursue a specific vision I was being called towards. Little did I know that this was just a stepping stone towards a bigger vision. Each day, month, and year since that moment this bigger vision continues to get clearer. What’s […]

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