The Myth of “Best Under Pressure”
One of the most pernicious myths I’ve seen people carry around is the idea that pressure somehow makes us better. Do any of these sound familiar? “I do my best
May 30, 2023
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Hi! Welcome to my blog. I’ll post here weekly thoughts on the components of the mindset needed to be successful: grounded confidence, growth mindset, commitment, stress management, and personal responsibility. Looking forward to having you join me!
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Hi! Welcome to my blog. I’ll post here weekly thoughts on the components of the mindset needed to be successful: grounded confidence, growth mindset, commitment, stress management, and personal responsibility. Looking forward to having you join me!
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