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Hidden Potential:
…it’s actually in turning outward to harness resources with and for others that we discover – and develop – our hidden potential.
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When the odds are against us, focusing beyond ourselves is what launches us off the ground.
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…we need to look inside ourselves for hidden reserves of confidence and known-how.
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Evidence shows that when we view hurdles as threats, we tend to back down and give up. When we treat barriers as challenges to conquer, we rise to the occasion.
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Considerable evidence shows that studying with knowledgeable colleagues is good for growth.
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…the best way to learn something is to teach it. You remember it better after you recall it – and you understand it better after you explain it.
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Teaching others can build our competence. But it’s coaching others that elevates our confidence. When we encourage others to overcome obstacles, it can help us find our own motivation.
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We’re more confident in our ability to surmount struggles after guiding others through them.
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…we can marshal motivation by offering the encouragement to others that we need for ourselves.
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Giving is active – coaching others reminds you that you have something to offer. It convinces you that your bootstraps are strong enough to support you.
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