“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More
Tag: Success
Journey to the Rainbow’s End: Understanding the Perfectionist’s Beliefs and Goals
In the recently released documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, David Foster’s daughter noted that Foster, a prominent musical producer, … More
Propelled by Trauma: The Dark Side of High Achievers
Trauma is a conquerer. It has a way of subduing one and keeping them in her captivity for a lifetime. … More
The Victim of Trauma: How Overcoming Tragedy Entails Being Both a Victim and a Survivor
As therapists, we often speak of beliefs and perspectives and their influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Where both … More
No Form of Success Can Ever Make You Feel Good Enough: How Our Thoughts Distort Our Accomplishments
When we seek out success, we sometimes search for purity. The worst thing that a high achiever can hear is, … More
Addicted to ‘Wow’: Inside of the Mind of A Perfectionist
We think of addiction as entailing some sort of substance, whether a drug, alcohol, or even a video game that … More
All Roads Lead to Self-Love: How the Desire for Self-Esteem Permeates Most of What We Do
Reducing human complexity to any one particular source is usually fruitless and misleading; the most that we can do is … More
Goodbye, Neverland: Accepting Reality, Taking Responsibility, and Moving Forward
I was the most spoiled and entitled kid I knew, way more so than the average child. Not only did … More
Optimism Vs. Pessimism: Exploring The Pros And Cons — O4L Online Network
On episode 29, Alen and Leon speak on Optimism Vs. Pessimism. They explore the benefits and downsides of optimistic and … More
Can I Ever Overcome Feeling I’m Not Good Enough?
Since no achievement is without its downside and each one can be criticized (luck and other people are always contributors) … More
