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Why Your Growth Mindset Might Be Holding You Back From Real Progress
A growth mindset is often viewed as the foundation of lifelong learning, resilience, and personal achievement. It encourages people to believe that abilities can be developed through practice, effort, and the right strategies. While this mindset can be powerful, it does not automatically guarantee progress. In fact, many people who embrace a growth mindset still struggle to see meaningful results. The issue is not the mindset itself but how it is applied. Misunderstandings, unrealistic expectations, and ineffective habits can turn this helpful perspective into a frustrating roadblock. Understanding how this happens can help you break free from patterns that limit your growth and start making real progress.
By Jeb Kratzigabout 18 hours ago in Motivation
The Power of Denial. Content Warning.
Sometimes, it’s hard to accept the truth. It can be right in our face, but we are in denial. Peter once denied Jesus. We know when something isn’t good for us. Sometimes that “something” that isn’t good for us can turn into a habit. We know that smoking is not good for breathing; we smoke anyway. Drinking affects the liver and other organs; we drink anyway. Those are the 2 worse habits in the world, and they both are two leading causes of death in the world. But we are in denial about that because it’s a good feeling.
By Nerissha Huntabout 21 hours ago in Motivation
The Sovereignty of Self: Thoughts, Words, and Actions. AI-Generated.
In a world overflowing with noise, distraction, and external demands, it is easy to forget a simple truth: the only things we truly control are our thoughts, our words, and our actions. Everything else—circumstances, opinions, outcomes—belongs to forces beyond us. Yet too often, we surrender our peace to those externals, allowing them to dictate our emotions, our direction, and even our sense of worth. The result is chaos: anxiety, frustration, confusion, and a life lived in reaction rather than intention.
By Bernie Martineza day ago in Motivation
