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Goals are the flip side of constraints. Constraints are about obstacles, and goals are about possibilities. Having a clear understanding of both is key to moving forward in a way that's more likely to bring you success with the least amount of stress and effort. Determining your goals before you begin a task or project is critical to success. Being specific about those goals is even more important. Now you're ready to draw up plans that take into account your true constraints (and how you'll deal with them) as well as your specific goals. Developing a plan requires making decisions. Fortunately, you can learn to overcome, or at least compensate for, your poor decision-making skills. One way is simply to acknowledge them and try to recognize when they -- and not you -- are in control.
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Climb That Mountain or Chill in the Barcalounger?
When I was studying for a PhD at Princeton, my advisor would edit my papers before we submitted them to conferences. At first, my drafts were often returned covered with so much red ink that I could barely make out what was written underneath. I'd slog through all the comme...
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