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Why Perseverance and Grit Trump Intelligence as the Key to Success

Research by Dr. Angela Duckworth explains why perseverance and passion are more important drivers of success than is intelligence or even talent. The world is full of people with high IQ's who don't end up doing much with their lives. On the other hand, we probably all know people with average intelligence who achieve phenomenal success. By sticking with your training, your career, or any other endeavor, and exhibiting passion for what you do, you'll eventually find success through grit. Learn

3 comments    advice keep going true grit
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How to Ask someone's Forgiveness for mistake(s)

Forgiveness There is an old saying, “To err is human,to forgive is divine.” Everyone on earth knows and admits that no one is perfect. No one could be living a life without any error in speaking or in doing we more or less make mistake(s) that...

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Your Attitude Determines Your Life

There are those of us who see the glass as half-full and others half-empty. How we choose to determine the first from the second is up to our attitude and belief system. The choice of how we view our lives in general is totally up to us. Our...

5 comments    love life family
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Optimistic Inspirational Quotes

Wonderful, inpiring quotes to give you focus and insight....

7 comments    inspiration quotes inspirational
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An Exploration of Ma’at Through Ancient Egyptian History

Like Ma’at, Egypt’s history is marked by duality. From the ancient Egyptians’ philosophies to their politics, the theme of duality is played out time after time. Through it they united diverse cultures,...

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Being Optimistic through Adversity

People who are optimists manage to maintain a positive outlook, even during the most difficult times. Those who are optimistic are more likely than pessimists to be active problem solvers and to seek information that can help them through such difficulties.

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Build Resilience: How To Stay Up In Down Times

Staying up in down times requires that we build resilience -- the ability to bounce back quickly from setbacks and losses. Resiliency is the key factor that helps us rise above adversity and thrive in difficult times. This article suggests several ways to build your resilience, overcome adversity, and find the opportunities in crisis times.

18 comments    life advice stress
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The Mirror Doesn't Lie

A lighthearted look at humanity divided into types: intrepid optomists, the cynics, victims, and gurus.

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Are leaders made or are leaders born?

The age old question. Are leaders made or are they born? My belief on this – I believe that a leader is made, not born. Why do I say that? Before going further, lets be clear on one distinction – when we say a leader is made, it does not mean...

6 comments    business how to people
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Great Ideas on How Single Moms can be Happy and Enjoy Life

To many single mothers, time is perhaps the greatest factor that is affecting their lifestyle. They are too busy providing the needs of their children without anyone to share the responsibilities that they sometimes have no time for themselves and...

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