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Hustle in private, results will be amazing in Public

 I f we eat too much at home, the public will eventually notice that our stomach comes out like a balloon wrapped in cloth. If we drink too much, our nose gradually turns red and becomes a warning light to others. On the other hand, if we make an effort and eat and drink less privately, the public will sooner or later notice how thin and healthy we look. Even Superman and Spiderman and Scarlet Pimpernel can not keep their heroic deeds completely secret. After a while, their boyfriend or wife and some friends discover who they are. They sooner or later end up with a small but dedicated group of fans. By doing the things that build character we build and strengthen our self-esteem, our confidence and our success." If we practice very privately for a grade in martial arts, we shine in public when grading day arrives. If we do not hustle, we fail in public or at best get confused. To tackle this issue, do your homework Doing homework usually involves keeping our promises to ourselves,...

How to Deal With Demotivation in a COVID World Without Going Mad

How to Deal With Demotivation in a COVID World Without Going Mad My wife’s going on her 6th month of WFH (work from home) with no end in sight. My own schedule also changed dramatically and I found myself with more time, especially in the mornings. The result – a whole lot of lunches and conversations with my lovely wife. From talking to her and clients in similar situations is that the WFH situation isn’t quite the paradise people once thought it was. According to Gallup research, 54% of office workers would be willing to quit their job for one that allows them to work remotely and that was before the pandemic. With all the uncertainty and fear of Covid-19, it stands to reason that that number is even higher today. Maybe it has something to do with waking up early, getting decked out, commuting to their office, rushing to finish on time in order to be able to get home to cook dinner. After all, the WFHers get to wake up late, put on sweats (not my wife), and not have to worry about cr...