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I want to be like water. I want to slip through fingers, but hold up a ship
What worries you masters you
Need a plan
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality
Never compromise a dream. Always compromise on how it will come true
Just bored
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Undisciplined
Conversations: Undisciplined
So Chris, I’m finding that self discipline is sooo...
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away
When perfection is achieved
We’re often asked to develop new skills, learn...
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t
Always something new to learn
Bill Nye, the science guy… I’m sure with...
Imperfect
Conversations: Imperfect
Tell me Chris, Is there any way to stop being so hard...
A bird sings a song
Sing your song
When you’re unsure if you have something to share,...
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game
Step up to the plate, always
Not being a full-on baseball fan, I still feel confident...
Buzzzzz
Conversations: Buzzzz
Got a challenge for you Chris, My first goal is to...
If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate. ~ Thomas Watson, Sr
How to increase your success rate
I particularly like this quote, because it’s...
I would like to think that all of my successes in life are really just the fruit of my failures
Failures deliver fruitful success
Many successful individuals will tell you, that without...
Friendless
Conversations: Friendless
Hello Chris, I have a question for you. How can I stop...
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Remembering the gift
So…it’s been a while since I shared my thoughts on this blog (now renamed Mindset Mastery…but more on that in a minute). When I heard that 2025 was the year of the Snake, I immediately...
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It's been a minute...smile
If you’re still a fan/reader of How to beat self-defeat, I’m glad you’re still hangin’ with me! After 3 wonderful years of writing and answering questions on the blog, I took a...
The best way out is always through
The best way out...
Happy New Year’s Eve! I think it fitting to end the current format of the blog with this Robert Frost quote. So I’m going through… Not sure what there is on the other side, however rest...
Feeling stuck
Conversations: Feeling stuck
Hi Chris, I’ve been doing affirmations and gratifications for over 2 months now. But still I am filled with negativity, confusion, feeling stuck. Can you help? Signed, Feeling stuck ~~~~~~~~~~ Aw feeling...