How Successful Ppl Grow

Growth doesn't Just Happen If you focus on goals, you may hit goals - but that doesnt guarantee growth. If you focus on growth, you will grow and always hit goals.

Stoicism

In his book, How To Think Like a Roman Emperor, Donald Robertson tells us that the Romans believed that the burning of incense might protect a family from falling ill. Marcus Aurelius, who bravely refused to flee Rome as other leaders had, would wake up each day to a surreal smelling city—a mixture of the putrid smell of dead bodies and the sweet aroma of incense. As Donald writes, “for over a decade the scent of smoke of incense [was] a reminder to Marcus that he was living under the shadow of death and that survival from one day to the next should never be taken for granted.” Life is short. Nature is brutal. Epidemics are unsparing. We are still—for all our medical advancements—just pagans hoping, praying with our silly devices, that we will be skipped. And maybe we will. But maybe we won’t.

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While the right oppresses, the left does nothing. Covid-19 rages and all Democratic governors and mayors can do is blame Trump. No one will stand up to the man, no one will outline a plan, a solution. Meanwhile, just yesterday Trump said we've got to push to reopen states. Do you think the public is ignorant, that they've got no clue as to what is going on? The news outlets and those in power keep blaming the young 'uns, for partying. But the truth is these same young people stayed home under lockdown in March and April, and what was the result? NOTHING! There was no plan to transition from closed to opening, which should have been done slowly with testing and contact tracing, but those were absent. In other words, it's a free-for-all. And you expect the public to obey the law?

Why isn’t Raphael as adored by modern day audiences as Leonardo or Michelangelo?

Why isn’t Raphael as adored by modern day audiences as Leonardo or Michelangelo? While the last two provoke passion and attract throngs—Leonardo for his inventions and human insight, Michelangelo for his heroic nudes and sheer virtuosity—Raphael is more likely to elicit mild curiosity or indifference

Yet he was a painter and architect of tremendous virtuosity and energy, wide-ranging in his talents and capable of absorbing and transforming the latest stylistic innovations. In his early years as an artist in Urbino, where he was born in 1483, his work is almost indistinguishable from his tradition-bound master, Perugino. But as soon as he moved to Florence in 1504 he took on the competitive spirit of the place, and its focus on novelty. In 1508 he moved to Rome to work for Pope Julius II, where the ambition of his patron and his rivalry with Michelangelo pushed him to make some of his best work. Despite his short life—he died in Rome at age 37—he had one of the most productive careers of the Renaissance, and his death was marked by a parade of mourners and burial, at his request, in the Pantheon. MORE

Career Reboot: How an Architect Ended Up Directing at Nickelodeon

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Action Plan

1. Stay Strong 

Exercise is crucial for a healthy start. Set fitness goals and try to achieve them. Don't be too hard on yourself. 

 

2. Self-Care 

Stay alert by taking time out of your day to meditate or a non work related routine - anything to help you recharge. 

 3. Change Language 

If negative thinking is keeping you down, rewire your thought patterns by using positive phrases such as "I can" or "I believe" 

 4. Get Intentional 

Are you being purposeful? Write down your goals and take time to examine your intent behind each one. 

 5. Fuel Creativity 

Allow yourself to be bored to get your creative juices flowing. Take a step back and gain fresh    perspective. 

 6. Deal With It 

When you face inconveniences, how do you handle them? When problems come your way, make the best of them rather than allowing them to defeat you. 

 7. Learn More 

Reading is the best investment you can make in your personal development. Set a reading goal and stick to it. 

 8. Be Courageous

Do risks scare you? When faced with a risk, make a pros and cons list then tap into your courage to tackle them with confidence. 

 9. Own Up To It

Leaders must take responsibility for any problems a group faces. Create a plan for what to do when a crisis occurs. 

 10. Aim High 

Dream Big Aim High, write your goals down and then break it down inot smaller steps to make it more attainable.