# Self development
Opinion: Never allow fear of failing to prevent success.
**This blog post is trying to explain the quote based on my opinion, thoughts, and thinking. "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth. Failing is a natural and necessary part of life. It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening, but it’s designed to teach you lessons. The sooner you can accept that failure is a part of everyday life and deal with the emotions, the sooner you can break out of self-imposed limitations.
8 Ways to Develop Self-Discipline and Improve Willpower
Self-discipline and willpower. These two magic words define our mental powers to control our lives when we don’t feel like it. You have probably thought about how to build self-discipline at least once in your life. Does it sound like training in the military?
Opinion: It's our fault if we choose the wrong person.
**This blog post is totally based on my personal experience, opinion, and thinking. Life is a series of choices. Sometimes the choices we make impact our lives in many ways, but often it's challenging to know just how much a decision will impact us until years later.
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Seeing The Unseen in the World
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The Pattern of Creating
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The Demand of The World
Is it true you get what you demand from the world? Can the case be made for such a concept? What evidence exists that it is true? Let's look at the possibilities. I recently came across an old quote that aroused my curiosity, leading me to ask the above questions. The quote is from an American author, lecturer, and clergyman. He believed ethics, religion, and economics were integral and could not be separated. The quote in part is:
Set the Intention When Setting Goals and a Solid Plan to reach the Finish Line
Are we setting ourselves up for failure? Are we unrealistic in our expectations?. If you choose to beat the odds and attempt to uphold your goals and resolutions, here are some valuable tips from those who have reported making it to the finish line.
Self-awareness can affect relationship health
*This is a work of nonfiction based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. Not long ago, I received this text from my lover, “Happy One Year Milestone.” His message took me by surprise because remembering dates is not his strong suit. He’s even forgotten his own birthday. But this time, he scheduled a reminder on his calendar so that we could commemorate our anniversary.
Self-care contributes to relationship health
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