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2024: Reflecting on the Highs and Lows
It’s not every year that I reflect on the year that has just passed–at least in writing. However, 2024 calls for a lot of reflection. From intensifying geopolitical conflicts and strange weather events to major advances in AI and space exploration, 2024 came with many highs and lows. Fittingly, the…
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“Life changes very quickly, in a very positive way, if you let it.”
This quote comes from former World Cup and Olympic skier, Lindsey Vonn. You can imagine that her life, and any athlete’s life, changes very quickly the moment they go pro after many years of hard work. The same can be said for the actor who gets their first big break…
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“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
This quote comes from Maya Angelou. It reminds us that it’s only when we know better that we’re able to do better. Until then, we can only do the best we can with what we know at the moment. Therefore, there’s no point in beating ourselves up for our shortcomings…
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“Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
When you think back to your first memories of childhood, it’s usually with a sense of it being a happier, simpler, and much more carefree time. You remember the fleeting period of no responsibilities. You remember a schedule that mostly consisted of play, meals, naps, snack times, and adequate sleep.…
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”
Maybe you don’t think you’ve been “successful.” But maybe, you’re only looking at where you are now and not how far you’ve come. This quote, by Booker T. Washington, is a great reminder to take into account all the obstacles you’ve faced and overcome to be where you are today.…
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“Don’t quit yet. The worst moments are usually followed by the most beautiful silver linings. You have to stay strong. Remember to keep your head up and remain hopeful.”
If you look up at a thick cloud directly blocking the sun, you might notice it appears darker while the sun is only visible around its borders, forming a bright silver-looking line. A similar phenomenon happens in life. Sometimes bad circumstances block the light–or good–in your life. In those moments,…
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“New Year, New…”: The New Year’s Resolution We Tend to Forget
It’s that time of year again. The “New Year’s Resolution” season is upon us. Whether you have some yourself or not, you’re likely to get at least an earful of what other people hope to change or improve upon during the upcoming year. In effect, it’s hard to go through…
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Why It’s Important to Know the Difference Between Talent and Skill
Talent and skill are words that are often used interchangeably. In fact, many of the so-called talents we see in talent shows are not so much talents as they are skills. But there’s a clear distinction between the two, and that distinction has an interesting connection to the concepts of…
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Going From “Have to” to “Get to”
There are quite a few things we feel we have to do in life—various responsibilities, commitments, and goals we set for ourselves. You might say “I have to” do this or that, or at least think it consciously or subconsciously. “I have to exercise”, “I have to eat healthy”, “I…
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How to Begin Each Day With Purpose
Waking up and getting out of bed in the morning can be a drag without a sense of purpose to your day. This is not to be mistaken with waking up with a list of things you hope to get done. Rather, it’s waking up with a general intention for…
