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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 21, 2023

Shared Success

You are responsible for your own growth and progress in this life. No one else can do the work for you. However, you can only grow and progress so much on your own. Inevitably, you will need other people along the way. As you work to improve and evolve as a person, as you pursue … Continue reading Shared Success

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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 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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Posted on April 28, 2023

Doubts And Regrets

If someone does not believe in you, that may be more of a reflection of them than of you. It may be their fears, their insecurities, and their limitations they see in you, not yours. Do not let anyone tell you that your goals are too lofty, that your ideas are too crazy, or that … Continue reading Doubts And Regrets

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Posted on April 19, 2023

Learning From Losing

What kind of loser are you? Everyone enjoys winning. It feels good to win, especially at something you have worked hard for. Losing, on the other hand, rarely feels that great. But losing will teach you more about yourself than winning ever could. When you lose, do you make excuses? Do you blame others? Do … Continue reading Learning From Losing

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