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All people struggle with self-doubt at some point. Read to discover quick, practical tips to work to re-train your brain.

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A moment this past week had me thinking back to the spring of 2012. I had just finished my doctoral dissertation and had decided it was...

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I was invited to speak with parents of gifted students from a local school district recently. I was reminded of that conversation after...

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As a parent to 3 children, I have made so many mistakes when it comes to each of them playing sports. There's a good chance I will likely...