Tag: growth mindset
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The Comeback Chronicle
The story is told of an old donkey that, after carrying loads for its master for many years, struggled to continue its daily tasks because it had gotten very old. Frustrated with the donkey’s lack of efficiency, the master decided that it would be best to lay the donkey to rest as it no longer…
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Masterminds: Boxed In
THE MOUTH TRAP “We are?” “Limitless!”, replied about 50 percent of my students. The other 50 percent were still discussing the latest gossip, upcoming game, cheer practice, and the fact that having to go to school is by far the worst punishment to have ever been inflicted on them and they cannot understand what sins…
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Discomfort Is Fuel
When I just started working out, I was in a great deal of pain because my muscles were being torn. A fitness coach will tell you that you’re not actually building muscle until you start to feel some discomfort. Growth is painful but is a necessary part of life. As I reflect on my life,…