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Perfectionism—An issue for all ages–or 80/20!
I was one of those kids who would be upset that an A- was not an A or A+. I feel frustrated and annoyed at a 780 credit score, balking at the things that I “got marked down for”. (780 is a very high score, sufficient for any loan) I used to get up each morning with the intention of having a “perfect day”, of never saying “the wrong thing”, showing up on time, and doing it all right. When I got home, I asked myself the question “Was I the best and did I do the best I could do today in all situations? How close to perfect was I?” The answer was usually no, as I poured over the few things that I “messed up’ during the day, thus … Read entire article »
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Success and confidence: Which comes first?
As inspired by a like comment made by Tony La-Russa, Long-time Major League Baseball manager and lawyer I love baseball! I love baseball quotes! I Iove baseball analogies! Baseball is like life, hero one day, goat the next, and yet everyday you reset the score to “0-0”. Tony La-Russa, current Cardinals and past A’s manager gave an interesting interview on the topic of success or confidence, which comes first? In the interview, he suggested that they actually have to be cultivated at the same time to support each other. As it relates to baseball, think of the striving minor league baseball player who is a power-hitter in AAA, coming up to the big leagues and going 0 for 42. When will he get his first hit? Will he break the curse? What will … Read entire article »
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