Category: Personal Growth
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How I Let Go of the Excuse of “I’m Gifted but Lazy”
Erik Thor explores why the gifted but lazy myth becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy—and how to break free from the smart-and-lazy identity.
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I Thought Shame Was Making Me A Better Person. It Wasn’t.
In this personal essay, I explore how shame drove my coping patterns—people-pleasing, hyper-competitiveness, and avoidance—and how I learned to face shame with self-compassion.
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Why I Returned To Make Another 16 Personalities & Cognitive Function Test
After years away, I return to the 16 personalities framework to rebuild my tests with concrete, actionable insights. Join the journey.
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The Danger of Rushing Self-Discovery: My Personal Journey
I used to think finding my personality type would solve everything. Here’s what I learned about embracing the chaos and discovering the real you beneath the masks.
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From Superhuman to Human: How Burnout Led Me to Peace
I share my personal journey from intense ambition and burnout to discovering lasting peace. Learn how I transformed my approach to work and life.
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The thing that makes you really proud of yourself
Feeling proud isn’t always about success. I explore authentic pride: doing the right thing for right reasons, in a human way. A formula for genuine self-worth.
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I'm listening but I can't hear you because I'm listening to myself more
I score top percentile in Openness to Experience, yet I still get in my own way. A personal reflection on practicing openness when judgment and ego block true listening.
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Personal Growth Is Not About Transcending Yourself Or Accomplishing Your Purpose
Self-transcendence isn’t about overcoming your human nature. It’s about finding awe and beauty despite everyday worries. Embrace your humanity and grow.
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The more you work on your insecurities, the more intensely you feel them.
I thought I could get rid of my insecurities by working day and night to overcome my flaws. But my insecurities only got worse. Here’s what I learned.
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From Creative Shame To Creative Inspiration
Creative shame holds many of us back from sharing our ideas. Learn how to recognize and overcome this block to find creative inspiration and authentic self-expression.
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