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How can you set goals that are both ambitious and achievable? January 9,  2025 | Challenge Assumptions, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Progress, Question a Day, Resilience Question a Day How to Set Goals That Are Both Ambitious and Achievable in 2025 Setting goals is like writing the script for your personal success story. Ambitious goals inspire growth, while achievable ones ensure you don’t get stuck in the   aspiration quicksand . The challenge lies in balancing the two. Here’s how you can set goals that stretch your potential without setting yourself up for disappointment. 1. Start with Your ‘Why’ Every meaningful goal starts with a purpose. Understanding why you want to achieve something gives your goals depth and motivation. Ask yourself: Why is this goal important to me? How will achieving it improve my life or impact others? For example, instead of saying, “I want to earn more money,” focus on the reason: “I want to provide financial security for my family.” 2. Us...

  They said no, now what? December 8, 2024 | Active Listening, Career Growth, Challenge Assumptions, Challenges, Decision Making, Execution, Feedback, Flexibility, Future, Problem Solving, Progress, Psychology, Question a Day, Resilience, Self-Reflection Question a Day They Said No, Now What? Rejection stings. Whether it’s a job application, a pitch, a personal ask, or even something as vulnerable as confessing your feelings, hearing “no” can leave you feeling deflated. But here’s the thing: rejection isn’t the end of the road. It’s often the beginning of something better. The key is how you handle it. Let’s dive deep into how to turn a “no” into your ultimate comeback story. Why Rejection Feels So Personal Hearing “no” can activate our inner critic, that annoying voice whispering, “You’re not good enough.” But rejection is rarely personal—it’s often situational. Think about it: In a job interview , someone else may simply have been a better fit. In a pitch , the timing or audience...