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Reality Check: The Joy of Mastery
In a talk on mastery, Sal Khan discusses the difficulty inherent in an educational process that pushes people to learn new material before they’ve mastered fundamentals. Mastery of learning is an appropriate topic for Khan. He’s the founder of khanacademy.org, … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged confidence, frustration, fun, learning, perception
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Reality Check: The Time Trap
There exists a near-universal excuse to get out of most any activity. It goes like this: “Oh, I’m sorry. I don’t have enough time to do that.” Have you ever used this excuse? I have. So many people feel time-stressed … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged examining wants, guilt, improving relationships, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: The Purpose of Difficulty?
At some point in your life, you will probably go through a difficult patch. Perhaps you perceive that you have had more than your share of difficulties already. Maybe you’ve witnessed someone whose life seems to be filled with one … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, perception
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Reality Check: Demonstrations of Love
Dr. Wm. Glasser says that all humans need love and belonging. Some people need a lot; others not so much, but everybody has this genetic need. We have other genetic needs too, but for now, we’ll just look at love. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Another Route to Self-Esteem
Last posting, I recounted Brady’s story. Brady’s high self-esteem as a youngster came crashing down in adulthood when he encountered a boss who didn’t interpret awesomeness as just showing up. The profuse praise Brady was accustomed to receiving for minimal … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, confidence, motivation, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Routes to Self-Esteem
Is self-esteem a double-edged sword? Too little self-esteem? You can find yourself living an unsatisfying life with little confidence. You may treat yourself as if you have low value or worth. Others may take your behaviour as a cue, and … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged confidence, offering information, perception, work
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Reality Check: Bears, Breakdowns & Choice Theory
The anecdotes and characters in my columns are usually composite characters and fictionalized situations. However, occasionally, I do write about an actual situation or person (after asking permission, of course.) Such is the case for this column, where the behaviour … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged blame, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, gratitude, perception
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Reality Check: The Shamrock Plant
On a special occasion years ago, my Aunt Kathleen gifted me with a shamrock plant. For years, I’d admired hers. It flourished beautifully and was always in bloom. Now, I had my own! My plant, however, isn’t quite so consistent … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, internal & external control, perception
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Reality Check: Work Hard, Be Nice, Keep Commitments
Work Hard; Be Nice; Keep Commitments. Is that bossy? How about: Do you want a life filled with choice and opportunity? The Knowledge IS Power Program (KIPP) schools in the US serve students in educationally underserved communities. The goal: “college … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, internal & external control, work
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