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Fortitude can be developed. This is contrary to many people’s thought processes. I recently finished reading Duckworth’s book, “Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” I couldn’t help but mentally cross-reference with Keller’s book, “The One Thing.” I recommend both books. Combined they provide a good insight into gaining, maintaining, and applying fortitude. The ONE Thing In Keller’s book, he talks about being successful but burned out, due to attempting to accomplish many things simultaneously. He changed his work pattern and focus to the ONE thing that would be most beneficial to him. He attained even greater success and has become an advocate for others to change their thinking. Keller suggests we ask ourselves this question. “What is the ONE thing I can do, such that by doing it, makes everything else easier or unnecessary?” This one question, when answered, is the takeaway from this book. It truly changes your thinking and your focus. The reality is that there are still ot...

Unveiling Strategies to Communicate Effectively and Build Strong Relationships Let’s embark on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment to tackle a powerful force that often hinders our networking efforts - the Curse of Knowledge. By understanding its impact and committing to continuous improvement, we can unleash our networking potential like never before. So, let's conquer this challenge together. Becoming Aware You may be curious about the Curse of Knowledge and its relevance to networking. Picture yourself at a networking event, enthusiastic about forging connections and exchanging ideas. As you engage in conversations, you naturally tap into your industry expertise, utilizing specialized jargon and drawing from your extensive experience. You assume that others will easily comprehend your message. However, there's a significant challenge – they often don't. This phenomenon is known as the Curse of Knowledge. Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new post...