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Critical Thinking: A Much-Needed Skill for Business and Life Success
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.— Aristotle Critical thinking has become an increasingly important skill. Yes, critical thinking can create lively debates – those on the outside might deem them ‘arguments’ – but being informed enough to engage in a well-considered discussion…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Creativity
Creativity takes courage. ― Henri Matisse We were born into this world with the mental, physical, and emotional capacity to leave it different from what it was before we came. How we channel that into action is what spurs imagination, invention, and culture. Not everyone, though, has been exposed to the importance of being…
Read MoreThe Art of Calm: Why What Annoys You Makes You Stronger
You are wiser because you went through something terrible. And you are the person who survived a bunch of rainstorms and kept walking. ― Taylor Swift You may not think you have a lot in common with celebrities, but we can all learn from them when it comes to dealing with annoyances in a healthy…
Read MoreGobsmacked: What Happens When You Don’t Listen
The British call the feeling of astonishment at something utterly surprising as being “gobsmacked”: “I was utterly gobsmacked when I ran into my 85-year-old neighbor while trekking in Nepal.” When you’re being redirected back to your soul path, however, this gobsmacking thing feels much more like an actual smack to get you back on track. If…
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