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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Self Development

What kind of self-destructive perfectionist are you?

Perfectionism is on the rise in younger generations, according to a study published in the Psychological Bulletin. Researchers from the University of Bath and York St. John University in the U.K. measured three types:1. self-oriented, the irrational desire to be perfect.2. socially prescribed, perceiving excessive expectations from others.3. other-oriented, placing unrealistic standards on others. advertisement advertisement Between 1989 and 2016 self-oriented perfectionism increased by 10%, socially prescribed increased by 33%,

Always Protect The Downside – Darius Foroux

5 min read What’s a big goal or dream that you have? Do you want to start a business? Become a fulltime author? Travel the world? Become financially independent? Change careers? I bet you’ve thought about it, and at some point thought, “I’m not sure I can achieve that.” If you’re anything like me, you always think about risks that are involved with making a big move in life. And

Make Things With Your Hands

When was the last time that you made something with your hands, like a cake, a painting or a scarf? Do you remember how it felt to create something, finish it, look at it and enjoy it? Even if your creation was far from perfect, it likely felt very, very good. Everyone I know who spends a good amount of time time creating with their hands – be it cooking,