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Before Discounting Your Abilities, Learn the Transformative Power of the Human Brain

Whether spoken out loud or via the little voice in our heads, we can expect to feel inadequate at some point, working towards a worthwhile long-term goal. Before getting drowned in a sea of self-loathing, let’s understand how our brains work and how we can mold it to reach our most ambitious goals. The brain […]

How Do I Get My Blog to Rank on Google Top 10 Results?

Ranking high on Google Search Engine Result Page is the primary goal of every content creator. But at every given time, only ten pages (in most cases) get to rank organically on the first page or SERP. This is even more difficult for indie bloggers. With each content we publish, we are competing with thousands […]

What Is the Difference between Courage and Self-Confidence? (With an Example)

Courage is our “ability to do something that frightens us.” Mark Twain says it best: “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not the absence of fear.” Self-confidence, on the other hand, is a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgement. Courage, as opposed to self-confidence, is what gets us started. Passively […]

Get Comfortable Delaying Gratification in order to Succeed

The technological advances of the 21st century have improved the lives of people. Google, for example, has forever revolutionized how we consume information by making them accessible to us at all times. How convenient! However, the convenience brought forth by these inventions has made us impatient. We believe just like can order a pizza from […]

What My First Scuba Diving Experience Taught Me about Fear

Every summer, I challenge myself by engaging in an activity that scares me. Last year, to overcome my fear of heights, I paraglided for the first time. Given how successful and satisfying the experience was, this year I decided to carry on with the tradition. So, I chose scuba diving to overcome the fear of […]

What Scuba Diving Taught Me about Fear

Every summer, I challenge myself by engaging in an activity that scares me. Last year, to overcome my fear of heights, I paraglided for the first time. Given how successful and satisfying the experience was, this year I decided to carry on with the tradition. So, I chose scuba diving to overcome the fear of […]

No, Self-Discipline Isn’t a Lack of Freedom

Many of us equate self-discipline with a lack of freedom. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. The Collins Dictionary defines self-discipline as the ability to control yourself and to make yourself work hard or behave in a particular way without needing anyone else to tell you what to do. By deciding to do away […]

How to Engage Your Audience in an Online Presentation

Engaging your audience is critical for presenters — especially those who are addressing audiences online. While most of the techniques we learn about leading a live crowd to apply to online events, there are a few strategies that are specific to virtual presentations. If your job involves web-based presentations, here are six approaches you can […]

How to Remain Calm and Level Headed Under Stress

Whether it’s a job interview, talking to your crush, or speaking in front of an audience, we have all gone through the uneasy feelings that characterize dealing with stressful situations. While moderate level of stress can be helpful by making us more vigilant, chronic stress, if left unchecked, can harm our performance and ruin our […]

You Need Help? Just Ask

Many of us equate seeking help with weakness without realizing it’s a sign of strength and humility that, if done well, can help us achieve our goals. Ancient Scripture even advises us to ask for help; Ask and you shall receive. Most people will give given you are willing to ask. There is a caveat, […]