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6 Words to Turn a Lack of Self-Discipline and Willpower Into Success and Fulfillment

Where success is concerned, self-control clearly matters. A Perspectives in Psychological Science study shows self-control outdoes talent in predicting academic success. A 40-year study published in American Scientist determined self-control strongly predicts adult success, regardless of socioeconomic background or even intelligence.  Can you develop greater self-discipline? Sure. But it’s really, really hard. Self-discipline implies requires gratification–doing this, so someday I can have that. Self-discipline requires some degree of self-denial: I want to stay in …

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Do. It. Anyway.

I went to the gym this morning and noted this quote on the motivational whiteboard at the entrance: “The Magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.” (Anonymous) I almost didn’t get to the gym today, and most folks would say I have a good excuse. I struggle with chronic lower back pain …

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The Only Way to Eat an Elephant

Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. If you’ve ever wanted to …

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