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Why do self help books not work? (pt.1)
Self-help books rarely deliver what the cover promises. This two-part series explores why these books often fail to make a dent in our lives.
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How to deal with crippling perfectionism.
Perfectionism is a fear of failure, not a badge of honor.
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Leverage the 'Fresh Start Effect' to boost momentum in moments with heightened potential for change
You know those times in your life when you come to a bifurcation on the path, and you sense that the potential for change is heightened. It is called…
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Life changing decisions: Know when to pivot or persevere
Are you wearing golden handcuffs? Have a feeling that there is more in store for you? The longer you ignore that itch, the nastier it becomes. Learn to…
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Why effort based goal help to achieve lasting behaviour changes
Consider setting goals in which you commit on putting in a specific effort, instead of achieving a certain outcome
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I launched an online course and nobody signed up (yet). It was a smashing success!
Lessons learned from a course launch that did not made no sales (yet).
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August 2022
Change is a process, not an event.
Change is a process, not an event. Events are the results of an executed process. Shift your focus and allow change to happen.
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What can we learn from a juggling CEO and regrets of the dying.
A perspective on "work vs life" for independent creators with a heart for their business.
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Real life coaching: José's trying is being journey
How a coachee embraced "Trying is being" as her motto for changing her life
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Don't be the noun, be the verb
How I answer the "what do you do" question as an independent entrepreneur
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Surefire failure: The best tips to nip every change in the bud
Better to never start, then fail trying ;-)
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July 2022
He is one of those extraordinary people you meet from time to time. Don’t let him get away.
-- Arsen Yeremin
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