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Living Inside Your Circle of Influence: The Powerful Habit Most People Ignore

Circle of Influence

I recall a fascinating idea from Stephen R. Covey’s book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. This idea effectively illustrates why many issues in our lives appear to be without solutions. Covey states that each situation we encounter falls into one of two categories: the Circle of Concern and the Circle of Influence. This …

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The Seduction of Pessimism: Why We Fear Hope and Trust Worry

Seduction of Pessimism

If someone tells you: “Be careful, things might fall apart soon…” …you’re far more likely to believe them than someone who says: “Don’t worry, things are going to get better.” Why? Because our brains are wired to trust bad news over good. Morgan Housel, in his influential book “The Psychology of Money,” introduces a concept …

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