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Alain de Botton gives us a reason not to worry too much about what others might think about us.

Alain de Botton gives us a reason not to worry too much about what others might think about us.

by An | Curated Content

What can Bruegel teach us about worrying about what others think about us? Quite a lot, actually! If you sometimes find yourself worrying just a tad too much about what others might be thinking of you, then this short video from philosopher Alain de Botton for The...
Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX, on being willing to be judged for doing things differently.

Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX, on being willing to be judged for doing things differently.

by An | Curated Content

Interesting read from Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX on entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship, aka asking the hard questions, trusting the “crazy” answers and being willing to be judged for doing things differently. “One of the biggest killers of smarter...
The TWO tiny victories that are worth celebrating.

The TWO tiny victories that are worth celebrating.

by An | Confidence Booster

There are so many tiny victories along the path to our big, audacious goals.   Things that work right away.   Things that don’t work.   And even though we tend to dismiss the effort we put in, when things are not what we hoped for, I’m a big believer in celebrating...
Neuro-scientist Wendy Suzuki on the brain-changing benefits of exercise.

Neuro-scientist Wendy Suzuki on the brain-changing benefits of exercise.

by An | Curated Content

I watched neuro-scientist and researcher Wendy Suzuki’s TED Talk on the importance of exercise for our health, brain, focus, productivity, creativity, confidence and feel good. If you need a reminder to get you into action (and I know I did!), definitely check out her...
What if you’d use THAT failure to showcase your talents, entrepreneurship and grit?

What if you’d use THAT failure to showcase your talents, entrepreneurship and grit?

by An | Confidence Booster

Mistakes and failures are opportunities to shine. No sweeping under the carpet. But owning them. Addressing them. And using them as an opportunity to show the world what you’re made of. Those shitty mistakes allow you to decide who you want to be – even when things...
Without Fail – A thoughtful podcast on failing + success

Without Fail – A thoughtful podcast on failing + success

by An | Curated Content

This one has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. What’s not to love about thoughtful conversations about big wins + big failures, about the bouncing back + the hard-won insights you can only gain in hindsight. Definitely worth checking out...
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