2153: Which is More Important, Your Marriage or Your Children? by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Complex Human Connections

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Episode 2153:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan's enlightening piece challenges the traditional either-or mindset by suggesting a both-and approach to balancing the importance of marriage and children in a family setting. Flanagan illustrates through personal insights and societal observations how embracing a unified but distinct perspective within relationships can lead to a deeper understanding and acceptance of complex human connections.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/which-is-more-important-your-marriage-or-your-children/
Quotes to ponder:
"Our kids should never be more important than our marriage, and they should never be less important. Family is ab

1310: Want To Be Promoted? Cultivate These 4 Traits by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Career Success

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Episode 1310:
Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute delves into the essential brain-based traits that earmark high-potential individuals for success. With insights from neuroscientist Kevin Ochsner, Comaford illuminates how focus, learning, personal insight, and social skills not only define but can also be developed in future leaders, offering a roadmap for personal and professional growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/want-to-be-promoted-cultivate-these-4-traits/
Quotes to ponder:
"Focus has two parts: executive, or selective attention, what we choose to pay attention to and zoom in on mentally, and second it’s essential to b

2547: How to Train Yourself to Wake Up on Time in the Morning by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst with Healthline

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Episode 2547:
Learn to master your mornings with insights from Adrienne Santos-Longhurst’s article on Healthline.com. Discover why you struggle to wake up and implement practical steps to transform into a morning person. From understanding the impact of sleep disorders to improving your bedtime routine, this guide offers essential tips to help you wake up refreshed and ready to start your day.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/cant-wake-up
Quotes to ponder:
"Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is a must if you want to get on a good sleep schedule and train yourself to wake up early."
"Improving your bedtime routine c

2712: [Part 1] Shifting To A Frugal Mindset Has Given Us Options. Tons Of Options. by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster

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Episode 2712:
Lisa Harrison of MadMoneyMonster.com shares her journey towards adopting a frugal mindset with her partner, illustrating the profound impact it has had on their financial independence and lifestyle. By redefining their approach to spending, particularly in areas like housing and clothing, they've cultivated a life rich in options and freedom, proving that less can indeed be more.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2017/07/21/shifting-to-a-frugal-mindset-has-given-us-options/
Quotes to ponder:
"Change is work. It’s something we can choose to do or something that can be thrust upon us."
"We needed to shift to a

3157: Add the Best; Drop the Worst by Steve Pavlina on New Habit Formation & Self-Improvement

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Episode 3157:
Steve Pavlina shares a straightforward but powerful approach to personal development in his article "Add the Best; Drop the Worst." Pavlina encourages readers to introspect and identify one superlative habit to adopt and one detrimental habit to eliminate. This method promises significant life improvements over time by focusing on small, manageable changes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2013/06/add-the-best-drop-the-worst/
Quotes to ponder:
"Add the best. Drop the worst."
"Choose simple habits with clear and crisp boundaries."
"If you hit the snooze and got up at 5:10 am, you failed. If you’re vertical be