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The Bigger the Ambition, the More Even-Achieving Matters
My ambition almost got me in trouble again, but Even-Achieving saved it.
What Wellbeing Experts Get Wrong
I graduated from Harvard a year ago and thought I was ready to teach what I learned about wellbeing. Turns out, there’s a different class altogether that I use much more.
My Champion, Cindy
My TEDx talk has reached 100,000 views this week! It’s also the third anniversary of my mother’s passing. To honor her, I’ve written about one of her many championship moments (and given a little extra context to the story in my TEDx talk.)
Rest isn’t lazy. You’re just doing it wrong.
Before you rest, learn to assess what kind of rest you actually need.
Both… And…
Things are rarely as black and white as our brains want them to be. Learning to balance the duality in a lot of things is a core aspect of Even-Achieving.
How to Even-Achieve when Overscheduled
Sometimes, life gives us a championship level game. What does Even-Achieving look like in that scenario?
When “Hold Better Boundaries” is Bad Advice
Have you ever been given the advice to just hold better boundaries? Here’s why that may be bad advice… and what you can do instead.
Mastery Isn’t Just for Big Things
Satisfication from a job well done can come in all shapes and sizes.
How to Maintain Momentum – Even When Waiting
When things are exciting, they can feel urgent. But that’s not always the case. In this article, we discuss ways to keep the excitement and pair it with sustainability.
My Best is Not My All
What if I’ve always thought giving my all is how I give my best? Well, let’s unpack that.
Pixie Dust
Faith and trust are important for following your dreams, but it’s the small actions that help it fly.
An Overachiever’s Guide to Asking for Help - Part 3
In part 3 of this series, we explore the three attributes of the best, long-term helpers
An Overachiever’s Guide to Asking for Help - Part 2
In part 2 of this series, we explore types of help that you may be overlooking.
An OverAchiever’s Guide to Asking For Help - Part 1
As overachievers, we stink at asking for help. In this first installment of learning to ask for help, we’ll talk about the mindset shift we need to make to embrace the power that others can bring to our achievements.
Beyond Deficit: What Difficulty Makes Possible
Deaf people can do anything except hear—and that changed everything for me
Even-Achieving in the Wild!
Jane Hedengren is a real-life example of the power of Even-Achieving.
Making Even Goals
SMART goals have too often pushed me to overextend. Now, I make EVEN goals instead.