Having Too Many Choices, And Falling Into Ruts (Podcast)

A reader has some questions about some possible choices in his life.  We comment on this, and talk about: (1) how having too many choices can inhibit progress; (2) why you should focus on internals, and not externals; (3) why character and determination are all-important; and (4) how you need to shock yourself out of the self-imposed ruts you can very easily slip into.

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On Choosing Between Alternatives

Many times in life we will be faced with a choice between two or more alternatives.  As we weigh each option, it may become difficult to know which choice is best; the strengths and merits of each possibility cancel each other out, and we are left only with indecision.

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“I Just Left My Job, And Don’t Know What To Do Next” (Podcast)

A reader has just been laid off from his accounting job and is distressed. He is not sure what to do next, and is faced with a few difficult options. We discuss some general thoughts, and what principles to keep in mind.

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Two Relationship Questions From Readers (Podcast)

This podcast deals with two different questions I recently received:

1. A guy in his early 20s feels like his girlfriend is holding him back and smothering him, but he’s not sure how to handle the situation.
2. A girl in her 20s is feeling frustrated that she can’t find the kind of long-term relationship that she would like to have.

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