Studies in educational psychology reveal why some are able to achieve more than others. We all want to succeed in life. But wanting and achieving are two…… Read more “The Psychology of High Achievers”
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Are You Making One of these Three Mistakes that’s Hurting You as a Stellar Mid-level Manager?
… And What You Should Do About Them. You have been there; you have done that. You’ve got an enormous amount of experience delivering value for your…… Read more “Are You Making One of these Three Mistakes that’s Hurting You as a Stellar Mid-level Manager?”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #1: I Don’t Need Help
“I don’t need any help!” “I can do it on my own…” a radio station that often runs in a high achiever’s mind. As a high achievers,…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #1: I Don’t Need Help”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #2: End up with Competing Commitments
I will do this… I can take this up too! I can do that for you… That’s an easy task for me… Let me do this for…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #2: End up with Competing Commitments”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #3: Seeking Perfectionism
Do you know the one thing that separates high achievers from the rest? We do a great job at what we do and don’t settle for ‘good…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #3: Seeking Perfectionism”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #4: One Thing becomes Everything
As high achievers, we are extremely focused and we thrive on winning and success. When I was preparing for my Master’s program admission, it was the only…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #4: One Thing becomes Everything”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #5: “I feel like an Imposter…”
The voices in our head can be loud. Very loud. As high achievers, the persistent feelings of not being good enough can be quite problematic – “Will…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #5: “I feel like an Imposter…””
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #6: Fear of Success & Fear of Failure
We all have our fears when it comes to growth. For some, this fear shows up as a sense of inadequacy. For some, this fear shows up…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #6: Fear of Success & Fear of Failure”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #7: Not Knowing the Real Reason Behind Your Drive
As high achievers, we are all results-oriented people. We are driven to our cores. We continuously push through tasks, meet deadlines, take on more and more responsibilities,…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #7: Not Knowing the Real Reason Behind Your Drive”
Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #8: We enjoy being in the Gray Zone all the time
The term ‘Gray Zone’ in sports refers to the term that prevents athletes from reaching their optimal potential. It’s a zone created between training & recovery periods…… Read more “Challenges of High Achievers – Challenge #8: We enjoy being in the Gray Zone all the time”
