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The 40 Book Year
In 2018, I set an aggressive goal to read forty books in one year. As far as reading goes, I had some catching up to do. Here’s a peek into the process, my favorite books, and a list of the full 40.
Stop Being Your Own Saboteur
You meticulously plan well-thought-out ideas, but dismantle them on a daily basis; opting instead to ignore that looming deadline, hide important emails, and test the strength of your relationships—both personally and professionally. If things go wrong, or if you get feedback that’s not exactly positive, you feel it proves what you’ve suspected all along: that you are completely inadequate. There’s a title for someone who falls into this pattern of behavior: It’s called being a Self-Saboteur.
My Highest and Best Use
I usually write about business, personal development or some other (hopefully) helpful topic. This one is mostly just about being human.
Interpretations and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Here is a brief lesson on what interpretations are and how we tell ourselves stories. If we could stop doing that when it doesn’t serve us, wouldn’t our internal narrative be a whole lot more powerful?
Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book: Hidden Brilliance
My personal journey of self-discovery and turning it into something great became the subject of a TEDx Talk, which became the book, Hidden Brilliance: A High-Achieving Introvert’s Guide to Self-Discovery, Leadership and Playing Big. It all began with a moment, a shift in mindset. A realization about myself that couldn’t be unseen.
Self-Compassion: An Invitation for Awareness and Action
Sometimes we are the ones that need our own compassion the most. Why aren’t we better at it yet? Consider what self-compassion looks like, and how you can allow some for yourself.