Insights, Quotes, Mantras and Maxims Flashcards
(113 cards)
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Group Dynamics
Observe Initial Impressions
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Scan body language, posture, and overall energy in the room.
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Group Dynamics
Listen to Conversations
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Pay attention to volume, pacing, and dominant speakers.
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Group Dynamics
Assess Group Roles and Interactions
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Identify leaders, influencers, quiet members, and relationship dynamics.
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Group Dynamics
Gauge Emotional Atmosphere
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Detect emotions like tension, enthusiasm, or indifference.
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Group Dynamics
Align with the Group’s Energy
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Match tone, posture, and speech to the room’s overall mood.
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Group Dynamics
Observe Social Boundaries
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Note who engages with whom and which topics are avoided.
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Group Dynamics
Adapt to Context
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Adjust formality, humor, and assertiveness based on the setting.
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Group Dynamics
Test Your Approach
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Subtly shift behavior and monitor responses.
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Group Dynamics
Fine-Tune Continuously
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Make ongoing adjustments based on real-time feedback.
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Group Dynamics
Identify the “Game” Being Played
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Observe group goals, rewards, and unspoken rules.
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Group Dynamics
Determine Participants’ Goals
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Recognize who seeks attention, status, validation, or control.
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Group Dynamics
Recognize Reactions & Reinforcement
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Identify which behaviors get positive or negative responses.
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Group Dynamics
Choose a Role Based on Strengths
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Play a role that fits your natural skills (e.g., mediator, supporter).
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Group Dynamics
Fit the Norms of the Setting
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Follow social expectations to integrate smoothly.
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Group Dynamics
Be Strategic in Role Selection
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Assume roles that give you access or influence.
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Group Dynamics
Recognize Traps & Tension
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Detect when a dynamic becomes unhealthy or stagnant.
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Group Dynamics
Watch for Manipulation
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Identify guilt-tripping, passive aggression, or shifting blame.
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Group Dynamics
Check Your Comfort Level
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Avoid roles that compromise your authenticity or values.
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Group Dynamics
Common Game: Power Struggle
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A contest for dominance—best role: advisor, supporter, or neutral.
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Group Dynamics
Common Game: Drama Triangle
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Victim, Persecutor, Rescuer cycle—best role: boundary setter.
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Group Dynamics
Common Game: Social Hierarchy
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“In-group vs. out-group” dynamics—best role: observer or chameleon.
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Group Dynamics
Shift Roles Fluidly
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Adapt to changing dynamics to maintain control or harmony.
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Group Dynamics
Exit Gracefully When Needed
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Withdraw from toxic or unproductive interactions without friction.
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Values-based Decision-making
You value structure and problem-solving over purely social roles.
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Choose environments where progress tracking, measurable results, and logic are emphasized.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You value autonomy and competency over social interaction.
Prioritize roles where independence and skill mastery are rewarded.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You engage more deeply once familiar with material.
Initial resistance fades as competence grows—lean into learning rather than avoiding.
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# Values-based Decision-making
Your attraction to healthcare is based on structure, analysis, and progress rather than social engagement.
Seek clinical or technical roles rather than emotionally intensive patient-facing positions.
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# Values-based Decision-making
Your natural inclination is deep focus and logical problem-solving.
Avoid chaotic, highly unpredictable environments.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You need practical strategies for preventing burnout.
Regular reflection, structured downtime, and adjusting workload prevent long-term stress.
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# Values-based Decision-making
Your decision-making is grounded in logic but influenced by long-term vision.
Don’t let short-term emotional resistance prevent you from executing long-term beneficial actions.
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# Values-based Decision-making
Persistence and incremental progress matter more than instant results.
Consistent effort compounds over time—don’t get discouraged by slow starts.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You value efficiency and minimal wasted effort.
Streamline processes, automate where possible, and focus on high-impact activities.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You prefer structured learning over open-ended exploration.
Use courses, milestones, and measurable goals to stay engaged.
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# Values-based Decision-making
Your motivation grows when you see direct applications of knowledge.
Focus on hands-on learning and applied skills rather than abstract concepts.
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# Values-based Decision-making
You're resilient but need proactive strategies to avoid cognitive overload.
Set mental recovery checkpoints—journaling, meditation, and structured reflection help prevent shutdowns.
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# Learning
Information sticks better when tied to emotion.
Notice what I feel when learning something.
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# Learning
Pattern recognition can blur memories together.
Be mindful of how similar emotions link unrelated memories.
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# Learning
I struggle with retrieving knowledge but recognize it when prompted.
External prompts help—review notes, talk to people, revisit content.
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# Learning
I tend to rewrite the same notes without realizing.
Centralize my notes in one place to avoid duplication.
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# Learning
Intuitive learning is my strength, but recall is a challenge.
Try retrieval practice (flashcards, summarizing aloud).
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# Troubleshooting
I can’t trust my natural rhythms for productivity.
Structure and scripts keep me on track.
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# Troubleshooting
Planning helps, but I still worry.
Trust that I’ve prepared and will adapt as needed.
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# Learning
Encoding: Chunking
Break large pieces of information into smaller, meaningful units.
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# Learning
Encoding: Multi-Sensory Learning
Engage multiple senses (read aloud, write, visualize, listen).
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# Learning
Encoding: Spaced Repetition
Review material at increasing intervals for better retention.
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# Learning
Encoding: Mnemonics & Analogies
Use memory aids (acronyms, rhymes, stories, or analogies).
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# Learning
Encoding: Personalization
Relate new information to personal experiences to deepen understanding.
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# Learning
Encoding: Summarization
Write or say key points in your own words immediately after learning.
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# Learning
Encoding: Teaching Someone Else
Reinforce understanding by explaining concepts to another person.
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# Learning
Organization: Mind Mapping
Create visual diagrams to link concepts and improve recall.
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# Learning
Organization: Categorization
Group similar information together to create structure.
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# Learning
Organization: Checklists & External Storage
Use notes, Notion, or apps to offload memory demands.
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# Learning
Organization: Limit Cognitive Overload
Focus on one core concept at a time to prevent overwhelm.
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# Learning
Retrieval: Active Recall
Quiz yourself instead of passively rereading.
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# Learning
Retrieval: Interleaving
Mix different but related topics while studying.
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# Learning
Retrieval: Real-World Application
Apply knowledge in real scenarios.
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# Learning
Retrieval: Journaling & Reflection
Write daily reflections to reinforce key concepts.
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# Learning
Cognitive Support: Exercise
Physical activity enhances brain function and memory.
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# Learning
Cognitive Support: Sleep
Prioritize high-quality sleep for better retention.
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# Learning
Cognitive Support: Nutrition
Eat brain-boosting foods (omega-3s, antioxidants, whole foods).
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# Learning
Cognitive Support: Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
Manage stress with meditation or relaxation techniques.
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# Troubleshooting
Grounding Thought
"I am here. I am safe. I can focus on one thing at a time."
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# Troubleshooting
Analytical Reframing
"What is the problem, and what are the possible solutions?"
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# Troubleshooting
Stress Reset
"This is temporary. I’ve dealt with challenges before and can handle this one step at a time."
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# Troubleshooting
Growth Mindset Affirmation
"Mistakes are opportunities to learn, and I can improve by taking small steps forward."
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# Troubleshooting
Task Initiation Strategy
"What’s the first thing I can do to move forward?"
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# Communications
Project Competency and Trust
Maintain strong foundational knowledge, ask informed questions, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
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# Communications
Communicate Concisely
Keep explanations clear and to the point while ensuring accuracy.
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# Communications
Cultivate a Calm and Confident Presence
Stay composed under pressure and exude confidence.
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# Learning
"Repetition is the mother of skill." – Tony Robbins
Spaced repetition, active recall, Feynman technique
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# Learning
Learning & Memory: "If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough." – Einstein
Teaching concepts to others, simplifying complex ideas
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# Learning
"Think on paper."
Journaling, mind maps, structured note-taking
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# Mindset
"You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems." – James Clear
Habit stacking, environmental design, identity-based habits
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# Mindset
Mindset & Growth: "Amateurs wait for inspiration; professionals get to work."
Show up consistently, create structured workflows
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# Mindset
"Don’t just solve the problem, prevent it."
Root cause analysis, first principles thinking
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# Mindset
"Obstacles do not block the path; they are the path." – Zen proverb
Reframing challenges as necessary for growth
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# Mindset
"This too shall pass."
Grounding exercises, mindfulness practices, breathing techniques
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# Mindset
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." – F.D. Roosevelt
Embracing stress as part of mastery, cognitive reappraisal
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# Communications
"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." – Stephen Covey
Active listening, mirroring, asking thoughtful questions
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# Communications
"Don’t argue to win, argue to understand."
Steelmanning, Socratic questioning
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# Communications
"People don’t remember what you said, they remember how you made them feel."
Emotional intelligence, calibrating tone and delivery
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# Troubleshooting
"Action cures fear."
Taking small, immediate steps, exposure therapy
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# Mindset
"What gets measured gets managed."
Tracking progress with Notion, habit tracking apps, journaling
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# Mindset
"Fast decisions prevent analysis paralysis, slow decisions prevent regret."
Decision matrices, gut-check method, defining reversible vs. irreversible choices
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# Mindset
"If it takes less than two minutes, do it now." – David Allen
2-minute rule, task batching
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# Mindset
"Work expands to fill the time available." – Parkinson’s Law
Setting artificial deadlines, time-blocking
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# Mindset
"Make it easy to start, and the rest will follow."
Reducing friction for habits, environmental design
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# Mindset
"Strong roots, adaptable branches."
Stay grounded in your core values while remaining flexible.
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# Mindset
"Surrender takes new forms."
Let go of control over the unknown and trust the process.
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# Mindset
"Certainty is a comfort, not a requirement."
Accepting ambiguity is part of resilience.
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# Mindset
"I walk both paths: the seen and the unseen."
Balance logic with intuition in your decision-making.
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# Mindset
"Survival first, then health, then thriving."
Prioritize your well-being in that order.
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# Mindset
"Throw the doors open for those who follow."
Lead boldly and generously, leaving a path for others.
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# Mindset
"Cold, damp, eaten by bugs—but it’s enough."
Find contentment even in hardship.
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# Mindset
"Nothing is wasted; everything transforms."
Trust that every experience shapes your path.
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# Stability
Diversify Income Streams
Explore PTA, CPT, homesteading, online coaching, and writing.
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# Stability
Build a Parallel Economy Strategy
Engage with local trade/barter networks for resilience.
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# Stability
Explore Manual Therapy & Bodywork
Look into massage, myofascial release, or alternative rehab techniques.
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# Stability
Develop a Writing Practice
Publish content on resilience, movement, philosophy, and nature.
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# Stability
Set Up a Skills Apprenticeship Plan
Learn one hands-on skill (woodworking, permaculture, blacksmithing, etc.).
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# Stability
Test Local Community Engagement
Join foraging, shroom hunting, gardening, or permaculture groups.
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# Stability
Experiment with a Hybrid Business Model
Blend coaching, retreats, digital products, and physical goods.
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# Stability
Define Your Long-Term Vision
Draft a 5-year plan integrating your interests.
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# Stability
Create an Adaptability Plan
List career pivots (OTA, resilience coaching, wellness retreats, trade work).
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# Stability
Refine Your Resilience Toolkit
Hone mental grounding techniques, surrender practices, and practical survival skills.
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# Mindset
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." – Gandhi
Embrace continuous learning and adaptability.
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# Mindset
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." – Nietzsche
Purpose fuels resilience.
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# Mindset
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." – Roosevelt
Self-sufficiency and resourcefulness matter.
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# Mindset
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." – Darwin
Adaptability is key to survival.
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# Mindset
"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." – Thoreau
Follow a path that aligns with your values.
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# Mindset
"For a tree to become tall it must grow tough roots among the rocks." – Nietzsche
Hardship builds strength.
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# Mindset
"The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart." – Buddha
Trust inner guidance.
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# Mindset
"A warrior is not about perfection, or victory, or invulnerability. He’s about absolute vulnerability." – Dan Millman
Embrace uncertainty.
