You and I have talked about this many times, Elsa. What is it that stops us from getting started and ultimately reaching our goals? I know that in our case, it’s fear. We fear what would happen if we reach our goal, or even worse: if we fail. I know it is also the fear of judgment from others, which is often linked to perfectionism.
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In your career (and in your life) it is good to find ways to analyze situations and find out what the essence of a problem is. Knowing the real problem in a situation will not only help you solve the root problem, but also avoid the same problem in the future.
Read moreSneaky strategy
Dear Daughter,
Somebody asked me the other day how I make you, Elsa, read all my posts. I told them I tie you to a chair and….jk! I told them I have a sneaky strategy. Of course, by telling you this now it’s not really a secret strategy anymore, but that is a price I’m willing to pay if it means I can teach you the importance of having a strategy and a plan for your career and life.
Read moreLife, just like any project, is not a straight line
I know that you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself right now. Dad and I have always encouraged you to study and do good in school, but we have never put the kind of pressure on you the way you put pressure on yourself. Please remember to be a little bit nicer.
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