The Problem with Inspirational Quotes
A while back, someone I follow on social media liked an inspirational quote from a coach, who said: The secret to self confidence is to care more about what you
April 4, 2023
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Hi! Welcome to my blog. I’ll post here weekly thoughts on the 5 Pillars of a Success Mindset: grounded confidence, growth mindset, commitment, stress management, and personal responsibility. Looking forward to having you join me!
A while back, someone I follow on social media liked an inspirational quote from a coach, who said: The secret to self confidence is to care more about what you
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