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Why advice from successful people often falls short

So much advice I’ve heard from successful people hasn’t been helpful to me. In particular, the “Just do it, what do you have to lose” type. The fears that stand between your life today and a better one require a million moments of courage, not just one. There’s a different type of advice I found works better, and it’s less motivational and more ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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PersonalMark Rabo
Swings // A metaphor for life

Swings are pretty amazing when you think about it. You can go from just sitting there alone, to flying through the air by just moving your legs. No external forces, no help from anyone, just you. In career, motivation, mental health, and life in general, swings turn out to be a perfect metaphor.

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PersonalMark Rabo
Back to writing with a fountain pen

Having a pen you love is one of those small pleasures you can enjoy every day. After using a rollerball for the last few years, I decided to try a fountain pen again. I didn’t ever found them good for daily use until trying this new one.

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PersonalMark Rabo