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    Using Logs to Record Progress

    Hello all! I am a bit of recording maniac, in that I like to record my steps down transformative paths that I chart out for myself. For example, I have a log for a workout plan, a new diet, and study timing, all of which are incredibly helpful in keeping me to task. However, I know that the...
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    Keeping Up What You Memorized

    A useful tip that has always helped me is to try to sneak in some refreshers or studying in spare time when I might not be doing anything else. For example, I might run through some material while I'm in the shower/bathroom, waiting in line, or riding the bus. That way you can keep up on your...
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    Music for Positive Reinforcement

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for music that they find inspiring or listen to for positive reinforcement? I listen to a lot of hip-hop myself, specifically rappers that deal with their personal struggles and "making it" out of their personal circumstances as well...
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    Tips for Transcending a Language-Learning Plateau

    Hey all, I've been learning a language (Japanese) for going on eight years and I feel like I've dramatically improved my abilities. I've studied in college, studied abroad in Japan, and even made Japanese friends with whom I now try to speak on a regular basis. That being said, I'm in a...
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    Archetypes for self-transformation

    I definitely think you're on to something jay05 and I have to agree with EliGray's points as well. As they say, imitation is the highest form of flattery! The best part about these archetypes is that you can find someone who fits the bill in any given discipline, job, career, etc. to look up...
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    Suffer Now and Live the Rest of your Life as a Champion

    I absolutely love and try to apply this quote! There are many similar quotes that I also enjoy, such as the classic high-school sports mantra of "pain is temporary, pride is forever." The appeal for me certainly lies in the highlighting of a definite goal that is always sort of just beyond the...
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    Tips on Achieving Fluency in a Foreign Language

    I think these are all great pieces of advice! As someone who has been studying Japanese for 7 years or so now, I think everyone really hit the nail on the head with their suggestions. I do really want to build a little bit on what JonQuinnHubble mentioned about making it a lifestyle. The...
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    My Personal Favorite Motivational Video

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to share this video that I find myself watching many mornings, because I wake up with the goal of working out/training, but with a severe lack of motivation. This video always gets me in the mood to do some work and thought it might be helpful for everyone else...
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    How To Balance Love With Yours Goals

    Hey Eli, This is certainly a challenging thing to think about, isn't it? The first thing that comes to mind for me when thinking about this is something one of my mentors from college once told me. He likened the balancing act to running a marathon. Everybody runs at a different pace, so you...
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    Image Training for Improvement Off of the Field

    Hey everyone, because of work I haven't been able to get outside to actually work on my soccer technique as much as I've wanted to, but I have been doing plenty of image training instead. What I mean by that is that I've spent a while visualizing the movements that I want my body to do and...
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    Empowering Self-Talk

    I think that empowering self-talk is an incredibly beneficial! It kind of reminds me of the "Little Engine that Could!" Another smaller, but no less powerful, way of implementing positive self-talk in your everyday life is to really change the way that you refer to yourself in casual speech or...
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    Striking a Balance Between Confidence and Challenge

    When listening to either Anthony Robbins or Jim Rohn (amounts others), there are two things that immediately stand out. The first of these is the confidence with which these men present themselves and their capabilities, almost as if they were in complete control of every facet of their lives...

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