"THE IMPORTANT THING IS THIS:
TO BE ABLE AT ANY MOMENT
TO SACRIFICE WHAT WE ARE
FOR WHAT WE COULD BECOME."
CHARLES DU BOS (1882 - 1939)
THOUGHTFUL ARTICLES WORTH READING
Can you Become Creatures of New Habits, Janet Rae-Dupree
Great article about the frame of mind you need to have in order to form new habits. Discusses stepping out of your comfort zone into what is called the "stretch zone". Also discusses the benefits to embracing the Japanese technique called kaizen, which calls for tiny, continuous improvements.
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The Common Denominator of Success, Albert E.N. Gray
Absolute must read article which suggests that it is not hard work that determines success (even though it might be one of the requirements). Instead the author presents his arguments that the secret of success lies in forming the habit of doing things that failures don't like to do and are not willing to do.
GRIT, Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success, Angela Duckworth
The single biggest predictor of who succeeds and who fails is the GRIT factor. Grit is not just about perseverance, it encapsulates two other dimensions: passion and purpose. Those who have passion (internal motivation) for the activity can persist longer than those who just have the willpower. Those who have purpose (external motivation) can persist even longer than those who have passion.
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Why You Need a Coach, Rick Jensen, PHD
Nearly every single professional golfer today teams up with a Coach to help elevate their golf game. After reading this article and you will begin to see why you should do the same.
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What Makes a Great Golf Coach, Dr. Paul Schempp
When searching for a coach, see how they measure up against these 10 traits of great coaches.
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