205 - Even Michael Phelps Takes Swim Lessons

<p>We’re kicking off our new theme of Question Everything this month with an exploration of self!</p> <p>Most people love the feeling of being celebrated. Getting recognized for something we’ve accomplished or for doing something better than everyone else gives us a boost to our self-image and floods us with positive feelings. Not being good at something, on the other hand, is generally not a positive experience. We shy away from things we haven’t mastered for fear of looking foolish or being judged for a lack of ability. However, there is something to be said for–and gained by–instituting a mindset of continuous improvement in our lives. Even if our goal isn’t mastering a task, committing to a mentality where continuous improvement is a mainstay can have significant positive effects on one’s life.</p> <p>Visit our linktree to follow us on social media and find us on your preferred podcast delivery platform: &nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/thinksigpod" target="_blank"><u><strong>https://linktr.ee/thinksigpod</strong></u></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinksigpod/message