#personal-development

#personal-development

When I retired in 2016 after a successful career in international marketing, I began a personal development course that delved into identifying and pursuing my dreams. The dream I wanted fulfilled more than any of the others was to be married, to love and be loved in return. In the past, I'd dated different men, some for years, but never found my companion.

Only too often, our desire to grow is an indictment of who we are now. There can be an urgency and a striving to be a better person. It's even easier to take pride in an investment in personal improvement and refinement. The attachment to an individual upgrading carries a hope of finally attaining some measure of worth and the possibility of being lovable.

Relationships are so important for us to succeed in all capacities of life, from personal to academic to work. Schwartz et al. (2018) found that college students who were more socially engaged had an easier transition to college life and higher GPAs. Workplace friendships strengthen knowledge-sharing behavior (Wang et al., 2024). Meaningful engagement with others leads to more opportunities for success for us, and this is why we should be seeking multiple mentors to guide and support us in all of our goals.

Mick Hunt is living what many in Gen Z dream about: creating content for a living-and turning it into millions. His podcast, Mick Unplugged, which transforms lessons from his years in business into motivational storytelling, now generates more than $7 million annuallyand even rivals giants like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper on Apple's charts. And while he admits starting a podcast is relatively easy, he stresses to Fortune that real success begins with identifying one's "Because"-the underlying purpose that fuels ambition.

A therapeutic goal is to replace self-destructive or self-defeating emotional rules with more functional ones and find healthier ways to respond to emotional experiences.

It's really easy in an environment of uncertainty to spend a lot of time and energy thinking about things that are outside of their control, but that's going to be a real detractor to your personal well-being.

We must learn to distinguish between things that are within our control and those that are not. The only thing entirely within our own control is our mind.

The back-to-school season has sparked a new TikTok trend where creators develop DIY monthly curriculums focused on new skills, creative projects, and chosen books.

When you're thinking about how you want to rebrand yourself, it's not just about your aesthetic or your job title - it's about realigning your public image with who you are becoming professionally and personally.

Annie Duke emphasizes that success requires grit, meaning that one must push through tough times. The ability to persist in challenging situations is crucial, as worthwhile pursuits are seldom easy.

In the new year, I'm transitioning from my general partner role at GV into a venture partner role, focusing less on new deals and more on existing portfolio projects.

I needed to spend some time learning about that, not just making money.

Almost everything in life now feels monetized, from birth to death, with every aspect of existence having a price tag attached, even relationships and joy.

Let them doubt you, let them post, let them make noise. Your job isn't to react but to stay focused on what drives results within your control.

Kevin, an atheist engineer, initially skeptical about spiritual intelligence, discovered its impact on his clarity and purpose despite lacking a belief system.

Effective therapy fosters rapid, positive change and enhances life satisfaction. Individuals may require encouragement to transition away from ongoing support to trust in their new abilities.

To ensure you stay informed, pick a time to focus on the news without distractions and decide how much time you can devote to it. A concentrated 15-minute block is often sufficient.

Memorizing names requires commitment and effort. Each attempt at learning names improves retention, as demonstrated by personal experiences of gradual progress in memorization.

It's OK to backtrack this year and to change your mind if it will help turn a wrong into a right. Listening carefully can maintain peace.