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·Jun 8, 2021

On Becoming A Pro (At Anything) — And Does It Matter?

If all you care about is “turning pro”… …Do this: Do the work — every single day. Put in your 10,000 mindless hours. No excuses. End of story. If you feel “turning pro” is only part of the equation, read on. Because it is only part of the equation. As…

Professional

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On Becoming A Pro (At Anything) — And Why
On Becoming A Pro (At Anything) — And Why

Published in #MONTREALISM

·Jun 7, 2021

One Simple Step To Instantly Gain True Mental Clarity

Today we’re not going in-depth. Because you can gain true mental clarity in an instant: Clean your goddamn room. You may have heard it from Jordan B. Peterson in one of his speeches. Or, you read it in The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield. Don’t leave now, hang on. It’s only one of…

Mental Clarity

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One Simple Step To Instantly Gain True Mental Clarity
One Simple Step To Instantly Gain True Mental Clarity

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·Jun 6, 2021

Why I Chose Not To Study In Amsterdam When I Had The Chance To

Soon.

Study Abroad

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Why I Chose Not To Study In Amsterdam When I Had The Chance To
Why I Chose Not To Study In Amsterdam When I Had The Chance To

Why I Chose Not To Study In Amsterdam When I Had The Chance To

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Published in #MONTREALISM

·Jun 5, 2021

Ego Is Not The Enemy. It’s Greed.

The revised version will be posted by 7 June, 2021. This article was first published on 5 June, 2021 on MarioMontreal.com

Ego

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Ego Is Not The Enemy. It’s Greed.

The revised version will be posted by 7 June, 2021.

This article was first published on 5 June, 2021 on MarioMontreal.com

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Published in #MONTREALISM

·Jun 4, 2021

Your ‘Real’ Customer

HINT: It’s not who you think it is. If you think your real customer is the customer in your store, or your client online, or a person reaching out to you, or whatever… …Think again. Harder. I wait. In the meantime: Who am I to talk about this? 4+ years in sales for a well-known multinational telecommunications company (in-person sales…

Work

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Your ‘Real’ Customer
Your ‘Real’ Customer

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·Jun 3, 2021

On Finishing What You’ve Started

For years I struggled to get started. No matter what kind of project or personal challenge, I failed most of the time. (If I could back all the time overthinking… life goes on, don’t dwell on the past. Use it to learn and improve yourself.) But finishing was even harder… …

Projects

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On Finishing What You’ve Started
On Finishing What You’ve Started

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·Jun 2, 2021

If Your Own Your Weaknesses, No One Can Hurt You (Ever Again)

I am still a “Lauch.” It’s a German term for a skinny person; usually used for skinny guys (to make fun of their weight). I don’t care — anymore. I used to feel offended and get defensive. Not anymore. While laughing it off won’t solve the problem, I own it. Yes, I am not at the ideal body weight. So what? …

Weakness

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If Your Own Your Weaknesses, No One Can Hurt You (Ever Again)
If Your Own Your Weaknesses, No One Can Hurt You (Ever Again)

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·Jun 1, 2021

Are You Taking Life Too Seriously?

Profound: The thing is, while people create belonging through love, others create it through judgment. They determine who belongs by stating who doesn’t.” –CATHY HUTCHISON Ever thought about our human need to belong (and be loved) this way? I haven’t (in-depth) until I read a Medium post titled “Why judgmental…

Judgment

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Are You Taking Life Too Seriously?
Are You Taking Life Too Seriously?

Jun 1, 2021

Well said, Mario! We need to keep trying and moving ahead.
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Martin Vidal

Word! What keeps you going, Martin (besides your writing for ambitious people)?

Word! What keeps you going, Martin (besides your writing for ambitious people)?

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Word! What keeps you going, Martin (besides your writing for ambitious people)?

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Published in #MONTREALISM

·May 31, 2021

Your Biggest Weakness Might Be Your Biggest Strength (In Disguise)

Back in high school, my biggest weakness was to raise my hand. I knew the teacher would pick me, eventually. I knew I would start stuttering uncontrollably. I knew I would fail. It was carved in stone. [NOTE: I never raised my hand volunteeringly in class, up to that point…

Personal Development

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Your Biggest Weakness Might Be Your Biggest Strength (In Disguise)
Your Biggest Weakness Might Be Your Biggest Strength (In Disguise)
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Non-native content writer & podcast host, “#MONTREALISM.” Contact me directly here: https://MarioMontreal.com/contact

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