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Why don't you ask for help?

I’m working on a segment for the book about asking for help. I’ve noticed that I just don’t ask for help nearly enough. Here are some of the reasons why: I don’t want to admit to myself that I don’t … Continue reading

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E-mail? Oy! What are your e-mail issues?

I’m seeking to understand the challenges of dealing with e-mail. It’s not as simple as it seems. Of the people who find e-mail a challenge, different people have different issues. For some, it’s keeping their inbox empty; they get stressed … Continue reading

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What is hard work?

“Work hard and you’ll be successful.” “You just need to put in a little hard work.” “Whew! I worked so hard today.” We say things like this all the time without thinking about it. Recently, my bedframe broke and I … Continue reading

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The joys of complaining

Ok, big epiphany today. I was complaining. Then I noticed that somethings, I complain about. Others, I don’t. What’s the difference? For me, complaints seem to be statements of where in my life doesn’t seem under my control. Even when … Continue reading

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The Paradox of Choice – great video

Here’s a video by Barry Schwartz, the author of “The Paradox of Choice.” Having more choices seems to be a recipe for doing less and being less happy (exactly the opposite of what we all want). I want to work … Continue reading

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