self help
Self help, because you are your greatest asset.
Breaking Through My Comfort Zone
I was 31 years old and realized I'd been living the same year over and over for a decade. Same routine. Same drive to work. Same lunch spot. Same Friday night plans. Same conversations. Same safe, predictable, comfortable existence.
By Fazal Hadi4 days ago in Motivation
The Psychology of Packaging: Why Shape and Texture Matter
It’s a fascinating reality that many customers can choose a product (over a thousand others) before they even truly know what it is. Within the first few seconds, our brains form an initial judgment of a product. And guess what? It is based solely on visual cues. Yes, the product packaging.
By Andy Roy4 days ago in Motivation
Rewriting the Inner Script That Shapes Your Life
Belief is one of the most powerful—and least visible—forces shaping our lives. Long before we take action, before we make a decision or pursue a goal, a story has already been written inside our minds. That story determines what we attempt, what we avoid, and what we quietly accept as “just the way things are.”
By Joe Mhurs 4 days ago in Motivation
What If Outcomes Are Only the Surface
It’s natural to judge life by outcomes. We look at what people do, how things turn out, what succeeds, what fails, what appears healthy, and what collapses. Outcomes are visible. They give the impression of clarity. When something goes wrong, we search for the moment it happened. When something goes right, we look for the decisive action that made the difference. But what if this instinct keeps us focused on the least informative part of the story.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 days ago in Motivation
Making Peace Without Resolution. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
For a long time, many people believe life will eventually explain itself. That if they keep moving, enduring, and making reasonable choices, there will be a moment—clear, unmistakable—when things finally make sense. A moment when effort aligns with outcome, when confusion resolves into clarity, when the story feels complete.
By Chilam Wong4 days ago in Motivation
Power of small steps
Rashid stood at the bottom of a deep rocky pit, staring upward at the narrow strip of sky far above him. The walls were steep, rough, and intimidating. Two ladders leaned against the sides. One ladder had wide gaps between its steps. The other had many small, closely spaced steps.
By USA daily update 5 days ago in Motivation
The Mindset of Champions
I'll never forget the first time I saw Marcus at track practice. He was the slowest runner on our high school team. Dead last in every race, every drill, every training session. While the rest of us finished our sprints and caught our breath, Marcus was still halfway down the track, legs pumping with everything he had.
By Fazal Hadi5 days ago in Motivation
Why Your Struggle Is Your Strength
I lost everything in the span of six months. My job disappeared in a round of layoffs. My relationship ended after five years. My father was diagnosed with cancer. And just when I thought things couldn't get worse, my car broke down on the side of the highway during a rainstorm, and I sat there crying so hard I could barely breathe.
By Fazal Hadi5 days ago in Motivation
Overcoming Self-Doubt in Professional Growth Journey
Overcoming self-doubt in professional growth starts by understanding why it happens in the first place. Many professionals, even those with experience and strong skills, struggle with inner uncertainty. Self-doubt often appears when you enter a new role, face unfamiliar responsibilities, or aim for higher goals. It can quietly influence decisions, limit performance, and stop people from reaching their full potential.
By Debra Bailey PHD5 days ago in Motivation
