On Facing Uncertainty, Comparison, and Setbacks

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Mario Peshev
July 18, 2023

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

Find Contentment in the Present While Striving for More

Renowned psychologist Ichiro Kishimi on what one might feel comparing themselves to their ideals.

"A healthy feeling of inferiority is not something that comes from comparing oneself to others; it comes from one’s comparison with one’s ideal self."

Source: The Courage to be Disliked​

Embrace Uncertainty With Positive Expectations

Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger, on appropriate risk-taking.

"Don’t be in the business of playing it safe. Be in the business of creating possibilities for greatness.

The Antidote to Overcome Setbacks

NBA Superstar, Michael Jordan, on the mindset of continual effort.

"Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night."

Source: ​​Michael Jordan​

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