I had a thought provoking conversation with Sarah Thompson, a financial expert, on how to overcome the fear of running out of money. I invited Sarah, because she has a well of experiences, from working on the corporate world, to her own personal struggles with debt, finances, and success.
Tag: Mindset
Age is an Advantage
If you are trying to make a difference – with whatever you are doing at this moment in your life – do you see age as an advantage or a disadvantage? Today, in our western society, a common belief is that as we age, our opportunities to make a difference diminish. Often we rationalize our… Continue reading Age is an Advantage
How to Increase Your Positivity
Take a minute to do this awareness exercise: Look around the room and count how many red objects you see. Write that number down.
Searching for Meaning – Are You Aiming High Enough?
One of my favorite books is Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search For Meaning.” It’s a powerful book, divided into two parts. Part One is an account of Frankl’s experiences as a prisoner in several concentration camps during the Second Word War. His recollections are sad, moving, and inspiring. One of my favorite passages:
Blind Spots – We All Have Them
I received touching comments from Episode 4 where I focused on Carol Dweck’s book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Here are a few: “If you ever wanted to make a difference in the world, you certainly did change my world with this podcast.” “What a great topic, Ana. I’ve read Dr. Dweck’s book and… Continue reading Blind Spots – We All Have Them
Follow Your Passion – Worst Advice Ever?
Not long ago, I read a book entitled: So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love The author, Cal Newport, argues that “follow your passion” is bad advice. So often, we hear this advice “follow your passion”, that we don’t question its validity. What I love about Cal Newport’s… Continue reading Follow Your Passion – Worst Advice Ever?
Growth Mindset – Yes, We Can Learn It
The secret of success for self-employed professionals is developing a growth mindset. What does that mean? Let me define the opposite – fixed mindset.
Welcome to MINDSET ZONE
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How Do Successful Salespeople Handle Rejection?
We are social animals, and this means that we seek social acceptance and try to avoid being rejected. Rejection hurts – it’s a very negative feeling and for that reason many of us take great efforts to avoid that feeling. What can we do about this? How can we avoid the trap of procrastination to… Continue reading How Do Successful Salespeople Handle Rejection?
Creators of Our Lives
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor E. Frankl This is one of my favorite quotes. Viktor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist who survived 3 years in Nazi concentration camps. There he lost… Continue reading Creators of Our Lives
