Knowledge
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Another piece of gold that my sister helped me see. When you think of something, it creates a feeling. Action can then follow, or indeed thoughts plus associated actions further strengthen feelings.
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Part of self-mastery is finding new insights, but sometimes the key to your brain knot might be something you’ve already learnt, you just haven’t realised it applies to the situation you’re in.
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Reading something in a book is a greater way to expand your knowledge. It’s then the application of that information and exposure to real life scenarios which builds your experience, maturity and wisdom.
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Out of the seven habits of highly effective people, by Stephen Covey, this is my favorite. Understanding first creates stronger relationships because people feel heard; means there is less chance of making a mistake by suggest the wrong solution; helps reduce conflict by disarming emotional situations; and from a practical point of view, makes conversations…
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Learning from others is one of the richest sources of knowledge towards self mastery. But not just those you spend the most time with.
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Take a moment to think about how you feel when someone talks over you, rushes you along or simply doesn’t listen to what you’ve said. Conversely, consider the feeling of being understood…
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What do you think will happen if you hang out with expert chefs, fast runners or people who laugh a lot?
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Be clear on what matters to you – your personal values, your goals, the people you love. Then create a plan, educate yourself and do what you think is right.