by Shawn Albright I frequently wonder “Is ambition a good or bad thing?” I’ve realized that ambition alone can be damaging, but paired with another characteristic, it can change the world. For simplicity, I believe ambition is about achieving or obtaining something. Good or bad, it is something you can check off your list. It […]
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You finally find the courage to do something out of the ordinary and pursue your dreams, the out of nowhere, obstacles seem to be everywhere. At first, they seem paralyzing. What if we told you that the vast majority of obstacles are only perceived, not real? Fear and doubt have robbed you of your future
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by Jerry Dugan I had lunch with a friend about a year ago. We discussed what we did for a living, and at the time I worked for a non-profit organization earning what I thought was a whopping salary of $32,500 a year. We also shared our goals and the challenges we faced in getting
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Do you have that nagging feeling that there has to be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? When you hear a story of someone putting it on the line, do you secretly envy them? If so, you’re not weak or alone. In fact, you are right where most people live their lives…in
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There is one common question that skeptics and haters will always ask when you think about stepping out and doing something new. The problem is, the skeptic and hater is usually your own brain. Seth Godin calls this Lizard Brain. The question comes in many forms, but it usually sounds something like, Who do you
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A reading habit can help you in your career, marriage, and more. Here are seven simple tips to start reading today! Start a Reading Habit A reading habit can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Not only can it provide enjoyment and knowledge, but developing a reading habit can
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When you venture out to make your own path, your self-talk plays a critical role in either your failure or success. Let’s talk about how to use self-talk to your advantage. How Self-Talk Has Power “Whether you believe you can, or can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford A friend of Beyond the Rut’s once shared that
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Introducing Beyond the Rut Podcast Welcome to Beyond the Rut Podcast, a show about inspiring you to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. You may feel that you have shackled yourself to an average existence for way too long. If you have a desire and dream inside you that you’ve never acted upon, then listening
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