Yak Shaving
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- December 12, 2022
Did you know there's a psychological reason why you went into the bike shed, fell down a rabbit hole, and shaved a yak instead of working on your original task?
What is Your Secret Mission?
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
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- December 5, 2022
When I was in high school, my trigonometry teacher noticed something unusual. I was scoring 100% on my homework assignments but doing poorly on tests. When he asked me about it, I confessed a dark secret.
The Psychometric Profile of a Thanksgiving Dinner
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- November 21, 2022
Thanksgiving gatherings are supposed to be a time of connection and bonding with family and friends, but it can also be a notorious time of stress and social conflict. The CVI can help.
Ikigai: What is Your Reason for Being?
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- November 7, 2022
People want to be productive. We all want to bring our passion, mission, profession and vocation into alignment to find that perfect reason for being, what the Japanese call 'ikigai.' What is your reason for being?
Do More of What Makes You Awesome
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- October 31, 2022
Have you ever tried to nail gravy to a tree or play billiards with a rope? If you somehow succeed at these impossible tasks, would you want more of that kind of challenge? Or would you rather be doing more of the things that make you awesome?
What Your Hobbies Can Teach You About Your Job
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- October 10, 2022
How you fill your leisure time is a rather accurate reflection of your emotional hardwiring and the needs of your personality. If that differs from your job, you may have a disconnect in what you do for a living.
Let Go and Accept Who You Are
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- October 3, 2022
When I turned 30, a friend gave me a birthday card that said I had permission to stop acting like I was in my 20s. That wisdom has stuck with me ever since: You have permission to be who you are and to stop acting like you're someone else.
How Has Covid Changed You?
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- September 19, 2022
How has the Covid pandemic changed you? As you read this article, give some thought to what has changed in your personal and professional life. See if you can find the ways in which growth has occurred or enlightenment has been found.
Get Good at Being You
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- September 12, 2022
What is the formula for your personal success? It likely entails knowing what you want in life and relentlessly pursuing it. How do you know if what you're pursuing is really what's going to make you happy? Find out how to find out.
Find Your Motivation and Happiness
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- Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
- Posted
- September 7, 2022
What is the connection between happiness and motivation? When you are doing something that is aligned with your innate, unchanging hardwiring, you will be intrinsically motivated and likely won't require any outside stimuli or reward to excel.
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