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Personal Development

Why Willpower Isn't The Real Problem

Have you ever tried to lose weight, quit smoking, or get out of debt and become frustrated when you failed? Join the club. We usually blame lack of willpower. The prevailing cultural belief is that people who can’t change their habits are weak-willed, unable to muster up the internal.

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Three Things You Need to Succeed (Including the One Nobody Talks About)

It’s that weird thing that no one can seem to put their finger on. But it’s why some people succeed where others fail. Traditional wisdom says that success or failure is largely determined by your skills and knowledge. But there’s a third element of success that’s more intangible. Sometimes we call it.

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Why Too Much Positive Thinking Leads to Failure

McLeod & More, Inc. is an international training and consulting firm specializing in sales, leadership, and customer/employee engagement. McLeod & More President Lisa Earle McLeod is the author of The Triangle of Truth, a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book for Leaders, “the ultimate guide for solving problems.

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How to Solve Really Big Problems

War, disease, famine, your checking account. Sometimes big problems can seem so overwhelming you don’t know where to start.  It feels like trying to dig a hole to China.  With a spoon. But what if instead of feeling like you had to solve the whole problem, you could just solve one.

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The Real Truth About Other People

Other people are flawed; they’re badly flawed.  They’re selfish, they’re mean, they’re cheap, they’re sloppy, they’re lazy, and in most cases, they’re completely unwilling to even acknowledge they’re doing anything wrong. No matter how many times we point it out to them. People are hopelessly flawed.  They always were,.

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How 'We The People' Can Restore Civility In Congress

We’re at a turning point.  We claim we want civility.   But let’s be honest; what we really want is for the other side to shut up. We can criticize the politicians, but how many of us truly want to collaborate or cooperate? Here’s the deal, people: Congress works for.

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How ‘We The People’ Can Restore Civility In Congress

We’re at a turning point.  We claim we want civility.   But let’s be honest; what we really want is for the other side to shut up. We can criticize the politicians, but how many of us truly want to collaborate or cooperate? Here’s the deal, people: Congress works for.

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How Introverts Can Connect Better With People

The real difference between introverts and extroverts isn’t social skills; it’s about how you recharge your batteries. When most people think about extroverts vs. introverts, they often envision the stark contrast between the charismatic guy wowing the room with a rip-roaring joke and the awkward, quiet guy in wrinkled.

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Is Your Job the Problem, or Is It Your Personality?

How did you choose your profession? Did you lie awake at night as a child fantasizing about spending 10 hours a day hunched over a computer? If you’re like most people, you probably fell into your profession. When I was a kid, my secret dream was to be a.

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Why Resolutions Fail and How You Can Make Yours Stick

Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by January 20th. I’ve got a great track record for keeping my resolutions. In fact, I’ve lost 10 pounds about 15 times. The problem is it’s the same 10 pounds. I get motivated to take it off, but like many, I struggle.

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