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What just happened? Reflect to Understand Tough Situations

2020-07-01 David LeasureLeave a comment
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.  —...
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How to use your emotional neural states to succeed in graduate school

2019-11-11 David LeasureLeave a comment

Graduate students, do you undermine your success with negative self-talk? Does the prospect of talking with your advisor give you chills? How do you continue to make...

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coaching feedback helps everyone when based on strengths and opportunities

Coaching Guide – How to Give Feedback That Works

2019-04-25 David Leasure

Can you imagine what it would be like to improve everything you do that you care about? You'd become amazing. It sounds too good to be true, but with the right mindset...

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How to silence your worst critic even if it’s *gasp* yourself

2019-03-07 David Leasure

Maybe you’ve been there. Nobody else sees it. But you do.

You know the quality of the work you just turned in to...

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How families can coach the life qualities in their children

How your child can develop 22 of the most important life qualities

2019-02-21 David Leasure

Each year, many children enroll in martial arts programs. They progress through belts, learn their styles, and get in better physical shape. Is that all there is to it?...

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Become Who You Mean to Be with Self-Growth

2018-08-14 David Leasure

Have you ever felt under-appreciated? Or doubted your ability? Maybe you just find things in yourself lacking or substandard. These feelings are not at all uncommon, and yet they hold us back from...

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Man falling off skateboard after difficult move. He will learn more from this experience than if he'd succeeded.

The best students actually love it when they fail

2017-12-12 David Leasure

The best students know that they learn the most from failing. They don't try to fail, and they don't love failure. But they love the learning opportunity that comes from failure. Don't get me ...

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Man trapped behind chain link fence. Many barriers prevent or interfere with success in college.

How to Overcome 10 Common Barriers to College Success

2017-12-06 David Leasure

Over 35 million Americans have some college and no degree. That's an alarming statistic when you consider the time, money, and debt invested by them with little to show for it. You might be one of...

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Woman suspended on rope by climbing wall. Metaphor for Research the five highs that lead to the best career choice.

The 5 “highs” that can change your life. How to get your best career fit.

2017-12-05 David Leasure

College comes with a price: uncomfortably high student loans. Before taking the loan, confirm that your degree measures up. The best career best fits your dreams. Consider the 5 "highs" that make...

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Person reading and highlighting. Highlighting is one of a number of often recommended but provably ineffective methods of studying.

Wasting your time studying? How to and How not to Study.

2017-11-26 David Leasure

Many posts and articles in the last few years have broken my heart. They give counter-productive techniques to studying that not only waste your time, but set you up for frustration and...

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