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There’s a book I’ve been reading again. It’s a small book, but it says a lot. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. The book tells you one thing: your thoughts shape your life. It sounds simple, but it’s not easy. The truth never is. The more I read it, the more I thought about…

You chose a path that requires you to accomplish tasks you really dislike. Is that a problem? How often do you have to do them, and what do you gain from doing them? Finding the balance between effort and reward There is an important balance between effort and reward. If these tasks are taking you…

When you examine yourself and your abilities, do you believe you are capable of doing good things—things that can improve your life or the lives of others? Do you think your efforts can sustain some level of well-being? Recognizing what’s beyond control Most things happening in the world were accomplished beyond your personal effort. A…

Let’s re-frame the question: “What thoughts is your mind using to hold you back?” Often, we create deceptive thoughts that distort our view of ourselves and reality. These thoughts are often fabrications, serving no real positive purpose. Our mind uses them to avoid stepping into the unknown and risking failure. The instinct to avoid failure…

What do you admire about your effort? Let me give you an example: When I created my website, I had to learn and implement everything necessary to make it function. Whether I succeeded depended on one key factor—my effort, or in other words, my dedication to the challenges I faced. Effort and Growth Before I…