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Are You a Les or an Ian? A New Personal Development Concept

  **Are You a Les or an Ian? The New Concept That Keeps You Honest With Your Audience** In our rapidly changing world, personal development has become the go-to compass when life starts to challenge us — whether through circumstances beyond our control or the questions we ask ourselves in quiet moments. As humans, we have a unique talent: the ability to beat ourselves up over a range of issues rooted in our own perceptions. We second-guess. We apologise. We justify. And, all too often, we create stories that help us feel better — even when those stories aren’t entirely true. In an age of political correctness , leaders hide behind phrases crafted to deflect challenge. The media thrives on adjectival clauses , inflating headlines and bending narratives to appease audiences — or to serve bottom lines. But perhaps the greatest storytellers of all are regular people — humble citizens who, in everyday life, craft explanations and excuses to suit the moment. Anyone who’s ever ha...
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  Why Goals Alone Aren’t Enough — The Strength-Based Action System That Drives Real Success I’ve just stepped off a training call with Dean Graziosi — energized and challenged — and the first thing I did was come straight here to frame our plan: why it matters, what the solutions are, and how we actually make it happen . We’ve all run the rhythm of goal setting — we write goals, we clarify why they matter, we talk about obstacles, logistics, barriers, excuses, cash flow, fitness, fear, confidence — and yet often, the goals don’t lead to action . It got me thinking: Is goal-setting simply an academic exercise we live by , rather than a process that truly drives doing? The Problem With Goals As We Usually Practice Them Goals have dominated personal and business success frameworks for decades because they define the future we want — they give us a target. Psychological research shows that clearly stated, specific, and challenging goals improve performance and motivation more than vag...