20.2 Failing Forward

Ever heard the term ‘Failing Forward’? Its a secret of some of Forbes and Fortune 500’s greats, that failure isn’t so bad as long as you a) get back up, and b) use the lessons learned to continue working towards your goal. But long before Steve Jobs and Elon Musk failed until they succeeded, King…

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20.1 Overcoming Frustration

Success is fraught with frustrations, so what does Jewish Wisdom say about overcoming those frustrations and keeping your eye on the prize? This week’s posts will explore a variety of insights based on Jewish teaching and culture, about frustration, hard work, and success as the end-goal. Different perspectives and MO’s still always point to one…

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21.3 Train Your Brain

Opposable Thumbs? Check. Written Languge? Check. Ability to Ignore or Question our Instincts? Double Check! A few things seperate humans from animals, but at our core we are wired the same. We need food, water, and rest. Procreation is paramount. Survival of the fittest is still the game. Our instincts for survival are often hard-wired…

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20.4 Anger and Frustration

Ever heard that “When the wise man gets angry, he stops being wise”? This Jewish Proverb says it all – when you let the emotion of frustration hinder you, you lose sight of what sets you apart; you lose sight of your goal. Frustration, like anger, is an emotion that is temporary. While emotions are…

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