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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 20, 2023

Working With Nervousness

Being nervous about something that matters to you is normal. Nervousness, like any other feeling, should not be ignored or denied. You cannot simply wish or push away your feelings and expect them to disappear. Your feelings exist, they are real, and they must be acknowledged. If not, you actually give them power to rule … Continue reading Working With Nervousness

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Posted on May 17, 2023

Fears That Challenge

There are many forms of fear. Some fears are quite real, your body and mind’s way of telling you that something is wrong and that you are in imminent danger. These fears arise to protect you and to keep you safe As such, these experiences of fear should be respected and given attention. Most of … Continue reading Fears That Challenge

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Posted on May 13, 2023

A Decision To Change

Do not underestimate your ability to change for the better. All you need is a decision, a plan, and the discipline to follow through in spite of obstacles, setbacks, and perceived difficulty. It will not always be easy and it certainly will not always be fun, but it is possible to change. But no one … Continue reading A Decision To Change

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Posted on May 10, 2023

Intentional Values

Start with your values and build from there. Without values, you are moving blindly through life. If you do not know what is important to you and why, you have no way to define success or failure, you cannot measure progress or setbacks, and you have no real basis for decision-making. If you do not … Continue reading Intentional Values

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Posted on May 9, 2023

Successful Beyond Measure

When aiming for success, be careful not to overshoot right past happiness. It is possible to be too successful, to become so obsessed with doing better and having more that you miss the point of success altogether which is to have a life that you enjoy living. In fact, without enjoyment, without the happiness and … Continue reading Successful Beyond Measure

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