You might have heard that the average CEO reads around 52 books a year.Therefore, they read roughly a book a week. There is no denying that CEO’s andexecutives are indeed exceedingly successful people. How does this statisticmake you feel? Can you recall what your initial reaction was when you heard about this somewhat surprising statistic?Continue reading “What is the connection between reading and personal success?”
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What is ‘growth mindset’ and why is it so important for achieving personal success?
Dr. Carl Dweck is a famous psychologist, especially known for her Mindset Theory (1999). She coined the terms “growth” and “fixed” to describe the different types of mindsets one can have. In her extensive research, Dweck found that students who had a fixed mindset were afraid to fail so they were very hesitant to tryContinue reading “What is ‘growth mindset’ and why is it so important for achieving personal success?”
A Millennial’s thoughts on Social Media
If I were to ask you the following question, how would you answer? “Why are many Millennials and those born after so addicted to using social media?” Perhaps your answer would be something to do with the fact social media became more prevalent and widespread around the early 2000s. These young people were born atContinue reading “A Millennial’s thoughts on Social Media”
Short story about procrastination!
What is that appalling sound and where is it coming from? I ask myself. The ear-piercing shrill fills the tiny room. My heart starts beating, almost mimicking the rhythm of that unknown sound. In fact, they are in sync. Immediately, my focus turns to stopping that sound! My eyes are screwed shut. I struggle toContinue reading “Short story about procrastination!”
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