Many of our habits and beliefs are learned from those who raised us. Which family story are you unconsciously repeating and reenacting? How can you r… - James Clear

One of the most underrated career skills that isn't really taught anywhere is editing your own writing.

Great writing is actually re-writing. Simplifying paragraphs. Clarifying key points. Double-checking for typos.

Good writing will impress in any job.

Praise others. It will bring them peace of mind.

Do not expect others to praise you. It will bring you peace of mind.

Imagine two people resisting a cigarette. When offered a smoke, the first person says, “No thanks. I’m trying to quit.” It sounds like a reasonable response, but this person still believes they are a smoker who is trying to be something else. They are hoping their behavior will change while carrying around the same beliefs. The second person declines by saying, “No thanks. I’m not a smoker.” It’s a small difference, but this statement signals a shift in identity. Smoking was part of their former life, not their current one. They no longer identify as someone who smokes.