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      Finish Your First Draft of Life (A Message of Hope for Teens)
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      “Be Who You Are”—From “Principles: Life” by Ray Dalio
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      Authoring Their Story: How Noticing Strengths Shapes Your Child's Narrative Identity
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Essays 4 min read
Resilience and Relationships: The Inspiring Journey of Cody Coleman

All of us have two lives - the one on paper, capturing our accomplishments, and the one we actually live. Cody Coleman's inspiring journey showcases r...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
Essays 2 min read
Boosting Students' Confidence: Small Exercises with Big Impact

In the world of social psychology, Professor Geoffrey Cohen has shown that small actions can have a big impact on students' confidence and academic pe...

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Essays 3 min read
Fail Forward to Me (Essay 2 of 11 / Written For You, By You, From Your Future)

We've been taught that failure is unacceptable, but the truth is, it's essential for growth. Embrace failure as an opportunity for growth and tell emp...

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Come Get to Know Me (Essay 1 of 11 / Written For You, By You, From Your Future)

In this series of 10 essays, your future self reaches out to your present self, inviting you to come, sit, and talk with them. They emphasize the impo...

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Essays 4 min read
Be 'Perfect' Like Me (Essay 3 of 11 / Written For You, By You, From Your Future)

What's the definition of perfect, and how can it help us embrace imperfection to bring beauty and meaning to every moment.

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Develop Your Grit by Having a “Beyond Self Purpose”

Develop your grit by having a purpose beyond yourself. Discover how having a greater purpose can nurture grit, add meaning to your pursuits, and lead...

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Poetry 2 min read
The Good Life You’re Looking For — Meditations 3:12

That's what the we are all looking for, the appoach to the good living. In reflections, Marcus plainly told himself again and again. Here it is in poe...

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Essays 1 min read
No Harm, No Foul

It's important to choose the 'empowered meaning' of a word, because all words have multiple meanings. It's in your choice in how you percieve the word...

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Essays 2 min read
Observe Cause and Effect

Marcus Aurelius encourages himself to become an observer of his own thoughts and actions in order to gain greater insight into his being. He believes...

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Poetry 2 min read
Act Now (To Meet Your Future-Self)

Take action in the present if you want to meet your future self. 'Act Now' is the only way to make progress in life toward your future-self. Yes, it i...

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You Must Stand Straight, Not Be Straightened

In the small details to himself, Marcus brings awareness. He encourages himself to be joyful without relying on external assistance, (could be alcohol...

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If You Want to Learn, Be Humble

Love learning and be willing to consider different perspectives, even if they are skewed. You'll gain more knowledge and build a more informed perspec...

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