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Wisdom in Leadership: The Strategies of Zeng Guofan

Zeng Guofan came from a farmer’s family, yet he was able to achieve the ranks of nobility and high office. As a mere scholar, he repeatedly achieved military success. He held great power throughout the country, yet he met a peaceful end. This success was rooted in his unique approach to dealing with matters focusing ...

Mikel Davis

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What Is Your Intuition and Why Do You Need It?

In life, people have to analyze a lot of things and make a number of decisions. However, the truth is, you can’t always get enough information to logically analyze the authenticity or reliability of the things and people around you. How do you make decisions or come to a conclusion on various subjects without credible ...

Raven Montmorency

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Changing Course Begins in the Mind

How do you cope with the changes taking place around your life? The answer is both complex and straightforward. First, you have to prepare your mind for changing course. However, it is easier said than done. To cope with the hurdles and unexpected life changes, you will have to prepare your mind accordingly. This can ...

Jack Roberts

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Questions You Need to Ask Before Making Big Decisions

Making big decisions can be daunting, but it’s important to think things through before you take any action. It pays to ask yourself some questions to help you make the best choice for you. Questions to ask when making big decisions 1. What are my goals?  Whether you want to buy a house, drive cross ...

Jack Roberts

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How to Make Decisions That Are Right for You

When you make decisions in your life, you go through a mental dance of toing and froing, trying to weigh up which direction is best for you. But in this process, how can you know which thoughts to listen to? Many people rely on their intuition. Intuition is sometimes called your ‘gut instinct,’ or heart. ...

Emma Lu

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Why You Should Be Aware of Mental Models

Mental models are basically an explanation of a person’s thought process regarding how things function in this world. Learning about mental models can be extremely beneficial since it opens up the possibility of understanding yourself, others, and the world around you. Mental models The purpose of mental models is to gain a deeper understanding of ...

Raven Montmorency

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Make Better Decisions in Life, Love, and Work

When faced with a tough choice, how do you make better decisions? Do you think about them deeply or just wing it based on your gut feeling? The majority do both — they start by thinking deeply, depending on the time, and then they get tired of all the thinking and, in the end, wing ...

Raven Montmorency

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