I worry about things more than I’d like to. I worry about making mistakes, getting criticized, having my business fail, being awkward or rude in social situations and lots of other things. Most of the time my worries just stay in my head. They’re there, but I ignore them well enough to get on with […]
How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that your achievements don’t matter. That you only scraped by because of luck or by fooling others into believing in you. You feel deep insecurity about your work and accomplishments, always anxious that you’ll be exposed as a fraud. While arrogance isn’t good, I think impostor syndrome is far more […]
Book Recommendation: The Hungry Brain
Most diet books are about food. The Hungry Brain, by neuroscientist and obesity researcher Stephan Guyenet, is fascinating because it is about behavior. The brain, Guyenet argues, is the most important part of the body if we want to understand why we gain weight and how we lose it. Nutrition is one field I struggle […]
Should You Fix Weaknesses or Focus on Strengths? Here’s How to Decide
Say you only have time to focus on improving one thing in your life right now, what should you focus on: something you’re good at or an area you’re weak? Most people will argue that you should focus on your strengths. With books like Strengths Based Leadership and Now, Discover Your Strengths, authors have made […]
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