The familiarity of what you know might be the thing that keeps you from exploring other ideas or options. Let's take the example of food. Imagine you go to a restaurant and order the duck. Now imagine the duck is incredibly delicious and so each time you go back, you order the same thing. You … Continue reading Sticking with what you know
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The power of taking space
It might feel easier to hold on but maybe what you really need to do is let go. Taking space is a powerful thing. When you spend time away from something you have developed an attachment to it gives you room to find clarity and to come back to yourself. So often you may find … Continue reading The power of taking space
Accepting less
Why do people accept less than they truly desire? I think it comes from a lack of belief that you can attain the things that you want. Instead of being clear and saying no, you say yes because you don't believe there is any other choice. I think the fact that deep inside you know … Continue reading Accepting less
The way things are
When you're so used to following the rules and simply doing things the way they're 'meant to be' done, it can be almost impossible to find your own flow. The way things are is a great starting point but if weeks, months or years later you find that things aren't working for you, then why … Continue reading The way things are
Starting and finishing
Sometimes one is much easier than the other. There is always always excitement in the beginning, in that process of bringing an idea to life. But then as things start to develop your interest wanes and finishing becomes an uphill battle. There is none of that ease and excitement that you had in the beginning, … Continue reading Starting and finishing
Hot topics
Timing really is everything. If you want to be current (or even ahead of the curve) you have to be intentional about when you bring up particular topics. The right time is probably considered to be when enough people are interested in order for your work to gain some traction. Anytime before that and it's … Continue reading Hot topics
Getting drawn in
Some people enjoy arguing. They love it, it fuels them and they will seek it out. They're rarely interested in understanding other people or sharing what they know instead they want to dominate and they want to be right. You may find yourself often getting drawn in but by then it's too late, you've gotten … Continue reading Getting drawn in
Short-term pros
When making a decision you might find yourself making a pros and cons list. The choice you make in the end is likely to be based on whether the cons make the benefits worth it. But sometimes we focus too much on the short-term. Making a particular decision might be great right now, great in … Continue reading Short-term pros
On finally becoming a writer
I've always held writing to a high esteem, to such a high esteem that I always considered it to be out of my reach. It's undeniable that in the 9+ years I've been sharing my writing online, I've improved quite a lot. Yet, I always told myself that I could never be a proper writer. … Continue reading On finally becoming a writer
Finding a solution to the problem
When it comes to solving problems, there is a big difference between finding a solution and finding a solution to the problem. When we're simply just finding a solution we tend to come up with things that are short-term, quick to do and don't really address the issue. Lets take the example of being upset … Continue reading Finding a solution to the problem
The Daily Gemm 