Grit by Angela Duckworth: Why Passion and Perseverance Outweigh Talent

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My First Encounter with Grit I first came across Angela Duckworth’s Grit during my university years. At that time, like many students, I often asked myself: Am I smart enough? Do I have what it takes to succeed in such a competitive world? Reading this book shifted my perspective entirely. Duckworth, a psychologist and professor […]

The Obstacle Is the Way: A Book Review on Turning Trials into Triumph

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A Rainy Run and a Reminder I still remember the morning I first picked up The Obstacle Is the Way. It was during a season when training felt heavier than usual. I had an upcoming race, but my body was tired, my mind distracted, and even simple runs felt like dragging a boulder uphill. One […]

A New Earth – Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

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In an age of global uncertainty, climate anxiety, mental health challenges, and societal division, many of us are quietly asking: What is my role in all of this? Why am I here? How can I help create a better world? Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose offers a profound, clear answer: […]