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bird shrieks at cat who covers face
Failure hurts, but it does not define me. (blog post)
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All learners are smart in their own unique ways. (blog post)
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What is this? I don't know . . . yet. (blog post)
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cat and dog stare intently
I watch with deliberate attention. (blog post)
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Feedback is a relationship: you and me. (blog post)
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cat and dog touch noses
Learn to love the diversity. (blog post)
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The bigger the challenge, the more you stretch. (blog post)
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Take a break! (blog post)
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Study hard, and then take a break. (blog post)
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I drive my own learning. (blog post)
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Do things you've never done before. (blog post)
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Failure teaches you to deal with disappointment. (blog post)
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Break through the barriers! (blog post)
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OK, I made a mistake. I'll do better next time. (blog post)
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Success is not coming to you; you must come to it. (blog post)
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cat climbs on table to get food
You have to work hardest for the things you love most. (blog post)
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cat climbs on toy
Because I feel safe, I can learn from my mistakes. (blog post)
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The more you learn, the more places you'll go. (blog post)
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I'm confident that I can go high. (blog post)
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The best projects are open-ended. (blog post)
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They never said it would be easy. (blog post)
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Technique requires discipline. (blog post)
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And if I try harder, I can climb higher. (blog post)
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Feedback tells you that you can go higher. (blog post)
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I'm learning as I go. (blog post)
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My effort and attitude are everything. (blog post)
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Confront your fears. (blog post)
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I have control. (blog post)
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I can accept failure; I can't accept NOT trying. (blog post)
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Having to take a step backward is not a disaster; it's a cha-cha. (blog post)
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Creativity can link you to others with the same passion. (blog post)
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Dig deep and stick with it. (blog post)
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Effort makes the difference. (blog post)
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Make glorious, amazing mistakes. (blog post)
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Trust yourself. (blog post)
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My skills bring success. (blog post)
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Make things happen! (blog post)
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You might need to try another strategy. (blog post)
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Now is the time to go beyond your comfort zone. (blog post)
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Have a goal when you practice. (blog post)
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Life has no remote. You have to get up and change it yourself! (blog post)
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You are capable of more than you think. (blog post)
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Have fun! (blog post)
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If you only focus on the problem, you might miss the easy solution. (blog post)
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Go somewhere new. (blog post)
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It takes time for potential to flower. (blog post)
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Creativity allows you to express yourself. (blog post)
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With practice, training, and method we can become more intelligent than we were before. (blog post)
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The process of discovery is often messy and non-linear. (blog post)
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I need space to question and to explore. (blog post)
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cat in tree
Explore! (blog post)
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She believed she could, so she did. (blog post)
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Think outside the box. (blog post)
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Dreams don't work unless you do. (blog post)
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Errors are portals of discovery. (blog post)
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cat inspects toy
I engage and I learn. (blog post)
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cat investigates toy mouse
Explore ambiguity. (blog post)
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Go beyond your safe zone. (blog post)
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cat is stuck
To get unstuck, you must first unthink. (blog post)
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Think independently. (blog post)
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Yes, I can! (blog post)
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Now is the time to start learning a new skill. (blog post)
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Learning is messy. (blog post)
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. (blog post)
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To improve, I challenge myself. (blog post)
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Stretch yourself and reach your goal. (blog post)
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Sometimes you win; sometimes you learn. (blog post)
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Effort makes you smarter. (blog post)
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This is hard. This is fun! (blog post)
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Obstacles teach you to leap higher. (blog post)
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Take risks and overcome obstacles. (blog post)
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Confidence comes from not fearing to be wrong. (blog post)
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Don't stop! Just keep going! (blog post)
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There are far far better things ahead than any we leave behind. (blog post)
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Your goal: you won't always reach it, but it's something to aim at. (blog post)
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Growth can happen in leaps and bounds. (blog post)
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Learn what triggers your fears (blog post)
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Whatever you are scared to do . . . just do it! (blog post)
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The future belongs to the curious. (blog post)
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Look for patterns in the feedback. (blog post)
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Consider what you are capable of. (blog post)
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Dream big... and dare to fail. (blog post)
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I am prepared to take risks in pursuit of my goals. (blog post)
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cat looks at pigeons
Commit to a goal. (blog post)
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Take some time to reflect. (blog post)
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Feedback can be external or internal. (blog post)
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Take risks: think about what you can gain. (blog post)
random
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Feedback helps you know how far you can go. (blog post)
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Open your mind with a new perspective. (blog post)
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Feedback can help you focus. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Reflect! (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
To grow yourself, you must know yourself. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Feedback is helpful: don't fear it. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Feedback is your cue to rethink and revise. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Feedback reveals your potential. (blog post)
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Assess yourself; then learn. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Don't echo negative thoughts inside your head. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Explore yourself. (blog post)
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cat looks in mirror
Feedback can cause discomfort. (blog post)
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Embrace uncertainty: facts can be fluid. (blog post)
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cat looks into light
In the dark I seek the light. (blog post)
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Just keep going: action overcomes fear. (blog post)
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Constant, endless curiosity is what feeds your abilities. (blog post)
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Look at the big picture and remember your why. (blog post)
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Think about where you'd like to go. (blog post)
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I find this feedback . . . surprising. (blog post)
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Changing your view can change your outcome. (blog post)
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Our true potential is unknown ... and unknowable. (blog post)
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Start climbing! That is how you develop your abilities. (blog post)
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Picture your brain forming new connections. (blog post)
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Take a study break. You earned it. (blog post)
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Your abilities are NOT carved in stone. (blog post)
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Ask me about what I'm learning! (blog post)
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Don't give up. (blog post)
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All the good stuff is outside our comfort zone. (blog post)
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cat on keyboard
I will write without fear. (blog post)
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With effort, I can develop new skills. (blog post)
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Look boldly ahead. (blog post)
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cat on modem
I want to know more! (blog post)
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Even geniuses have to work hard. (blog post)
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Enjoy the ride! (blog post)
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I don't do what's easy; I do what's hard. (blog post)
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Creativity gives you a sense of pride. (blog post)
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Open the door... and explore the unknown! (blog post)
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I know I can do it. (blog post)
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cat peeks around corner
Stop for a moment and just think. (blog post)
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Be open. (blog post)
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In order to learn, we must probe and poke. (blog post)
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My peers can be my teachers. (blog post)
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Those who don't jump will never fly. (blog post)
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Challenge is inevitable. Defeat is optional. (blog post)
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Dream big and work hard. (blog post)
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cat reaches for butterfly
Effort is the path to mastery. (blog post)
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cat reaches for ribbon
To learn and grow, movement is required. (blog post)
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cat reaches for shrimp
I'm ready for a challenge. (blog post)
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cat reaches in bowl
How do I do it? (blog post)
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I haven't got it . . . yet. (blog post)
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cat reaches up
Stretch yourself so you can reach new goals. (blog post)
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cat reaches up to find mouse toy
Learning requires initial experimentation. (blog post)
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Real learning takes work. (blog post)
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Look in a book. (blog post)
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What can I learn next? (blog post)
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Read! (blog post)
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cat rolls apples
Confront the unknown with curiosity. (blog post)
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Success doesn't come easy. (blog post)
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Growth mindset means... you chase your dreams. (blog post)
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Find an example online. (blog post)
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Question everything! (blog post)
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I made a new thing! (blog post)
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It takes work to build a masterpiece. (blog post)
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Enjoy the performance. (blog post)
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cat sits in lecture hall
Learning challenges preconceived notions. (blog post)
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cat sleeps on car battery
Take time to recharge. (blog post)
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Visualize! (blog post)
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Mistakes lead to learning. (blog post)
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cat sniffs flower
Find joy in learning. (blog post)
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cat sniffs flower
I like to try new things. (blog post)
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Genius means you like to explore. (blog post)
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Success is a process, not an event. (blog post)
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cat squeezes through door
We all struggle. (blog post)
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Mistakes provide the next lesson. (blog post)
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cat stands on dog to reach counter
I love a challenge! (blog post)
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cat stands on papers
Show your work! (blog post)
random
cat stands up to look out window
Success is about stretching yourself. (blog post)
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cat stares
Mind, brain, and energy work together. (blog post)
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cat stares
With practice and training, we can increase our attention and become more intelligent. (blog post)
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cat stares at friendly dog
Before I reply, I think and reflect so that I can understand. (blog post)
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cat stares at statue of Buddha
Connect to yourself! (blog post)
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cat stares at toilet paper
Creativity requires thoughtful observation. (blog post)
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cat stares at toy
Deeper learning calls for creativity of thought. (blog post)
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Thinking is part of doing. (blog post)
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You are the architect of your brain. (blog post)
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A mind stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions. (blog post)
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cat stretches to reach flower
Growth mindset: a passion for stretching yourself. (blog post)
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cat stretches to reach flower
Stretch yourself to learn something new. (blog post)
random
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Get away from the computer. (blog post)
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What isn't working here? I will try again! (blog post)
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My mistakes help me grow. (blog post)
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cat studies sheet music
Study to learn, not just to ace the test. (blog post)
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Learn from your mistakes ...and then move on. (blog post)
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Creativity is the result of hard work. (blog post)
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cat touches globe
Curiosity: the will to explore. (blog post)
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cat touches laptop screen
I shape the technology; it does not shape me. (blog post)
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cat touches water
I like to learn. What's YOUR superpower? (blog post)
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Some effort will be required. (blog post)
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You haven't failed ... you've learned. (blog post)
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Try new things. (blog post)
random
cat tries to open door
Defeat: the first step to something better. (blog post)
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cat turns doorknob
Break the rules. (blog post)
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cat up in tree
Use your energy to explore. (blog post)
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cat up in tree
L.I.F.E. Live It Fearlessly Every single day. (blog post)
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cat up in tree
The higher you climb, the more you can see. (blog post)
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cat up in tree
Take risks: go out on a limb! (blog post)
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cat up intree
I don't let the past bring me down. (blog post)
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Sometimes, being wrong is the only way we can learn. (blog post)
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Feedback helps you see the road ahead. (blog post)
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There are many paths to success. (blog post)
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Find your own path! (blog post)
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Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail. (blog post)
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cat watches bird
In order to learn, I need stimulating input. (blog post)
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cat watches butterfly
To learn, start by asking a question. (blog post)
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cat watches computer
I learn new things constantly. (blog post)
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Effort is what makes you smart. (blog post)
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cat watches fishbowl
We won't give up. (blog post)
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cat watches fishbowl
When I face a new problem, I think creatively. (blog post)
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cat watches frog
Study something new. (blog post)
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cat watches grill
This may take some time and effort. (blog post)
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cat watches moon
Creative thoughts got us to the Moon. (blog post)
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cat watches sleeping dog
Detect new opportunities. (blog post)
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cat watches squirrel
See! (blog post)
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cat watches squirrel
A growth mindset embraces challenges. (blog post)
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cat watches squirrel
Stay focused! (blog post)
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cat watches toy snake from safety of grocery bag
Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. (blog post)
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cat watches turtle
Study something new. (blog post)
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Can't be done? That's your limitation, not mine! (blog post)
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You can always learn more. (blog post)
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Knowledge is enjoyable, and often useful in strange and unexpected ways (blog post)
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cat with books
I will train my brain by reading books. (blog post)
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cat with chess pieces
Enjoy the effort and keep on learning! (blog post)
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cat with dictionary
Seek the answers! (blog post)
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I enjoy the process of learning. (blog post)
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I do not fear the winds of change. (blog post)
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cat with head stuck in shoe
Stuck? Let the mistake be your teacher. (blog post)
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cat with keyboard
Review your work. (blog post)
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cat with mouse toy
Examine what makes you anxious. (blog post)
random
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I do things I do not know how to do to learn how to do them. (blog post)
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cat with pen
To write well, you must practice. (blog post)
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Find the reason why you made a mistake. (blog post)
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The hand you're dealt is just the starting point. (blog post)
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I plan; I design; I create. (blog post)
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Do something creative every day. (blog post)
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Being different can give you power. (blog post)
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cats climbing a wall
Work together and ask a friend for help. (blog post)
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cats drinking spilled milk
Forget about perfect... just get the job done! (blog post)
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cats in armor
We have a sense of purpose. (blog post)
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cats in suitcase
Life is a journey of learning. (blog post)
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cats in tree
The magic happens beyond your comfort zone. (blog post)
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cats in window
Reflect in the workflow with others. (blog post)
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cats look out window together
Collaborate! (blog post)
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cats look out window together
Curiosity: the quest for new ideas and information. (blog post)
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cats reach up
Working in a team, I can learn more. (blog post)
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cats share milkshake
Share! (blog post)
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Immerse yourself in a project, and create something new. (blog post)
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cats stare out window
Stay focused and pay attention. (blog post)
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cats try to open door
Difficult is not impossible. (blog post)
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cats watch bubbles
Curiosity breeds curiosity. (blog post)
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cats watch laptop screen
I'm creating my online presence. (blog post)
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curious kittens
Be curious! (blog post)
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goofy cat with computer
Follow your enthusiasm! (blog post)
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kitten approaches rhino
Every day new and larger dragons come along. (blog post)
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I allow myself to do things imperfectly. (blog post)
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kitten climbs bicycle tire
Embrace challenges! (blog post)
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kitten climbs step
I am learning step by step. (blog post)
random
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I may fail, but I am never a failure. (blog post)
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kitten hiding
Don't let your fear paralyze you. (blog post)
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The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. (blog post)
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Learning requires deep exploration. (blog post)
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kitten in tree
Follow your natural curiosity and see what you learn. (blog post)
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kitten in Venetian blinds
You must persist despite setbacks. (blog post)
random
kitten leaps from ceiling
Take risks. (blog post)
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kitten leaps high
Effort ignites ability and turns it into accomplishment. (blog post)
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kitten leaps; another watches
Learners stretch their skills every day. (blog post)
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kitten looks at ducklings
Don't compare yourself to others. (blog post)
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kitten looks up
Don't stop asking questions. There are never stupid questions. Allow your inner child to thrive. (blog post)
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kitten on keyboard
Practice to get good results. (blog post)
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I get support from my peers. (blog post)
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kitten plays with toy
Growth requires hard work. (blog post)
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Ask your teacher. (blog post)
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Make sure your effort is effective. (blog post)
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kitten stands on head
With practice, you can develop new abilities. (blog post)
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kitten stares
Just do it! Confidence will follow. (blog post)
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kitten stretches
Big change begins with small steps. (blog post)
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kitten studies toy
The emotions of learning: surprise, awe, interest, and confusion. (blog post)
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kitten tugs on string
Curiosity is not sedentary and passive. (blog post)
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kitten upside down in basket
Step back and change your perspective! (blog post)
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Wake up: make your dreams come true. (blog post)
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When you enter a mindset, you enter a new world. (blog post)
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Delight in meandering! (blog post)
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Everyone can change and grow through application and experience. (blog post)
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kitten with toilet paper
I think. I design. I create. I invent. I reflect. I learn. (blog post)
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kittens climb sofa
Rise to the challenge. (blog post)
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Kittens don't worry about making mistakes. (blog post)
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kittens hug each other
Interact! (blog post)
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kittens looking up
Look for opportunity! (blog post)
random
kittens play with toilet paper
We do things better together. (blog post)
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kittens play with toy
I am excited by new ideas. (blog post)
random
kittens stare at sea urchin
Pay attention and stretch your knowledge. (blog post)
random
kittens stare intently
Everyone is born with an intense desire to learn. (blog post)
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Step forward into growth! (blog post)
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leaping cat
Hard work leads to positive results. (blog post)
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mama cat and kitten
You can do it. (blog post)
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mama cat and kitten
Feedback tells me to try harder. (blog post)
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mama cat and kitten
Feedback guides my practice. (blog post)
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mama cat and kitten
This is feedback I can trust. (blog post)
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mama cat and kitten
I need feedback to help me grow. (blog post)
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Find inspiration in the success of others. (blog post)
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Learn, and then share what you learned. (blog post)
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one cat kisses another
Relationships require effort. (blog post)
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one cat leaps; another watches
Observe others: the task is possible! (blog post)
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one cat looks up, one cat looks down
Learn to look at things from different angles. (blog post)
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one cat puts paw on another
I am inspired by my friends. (blog post)
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one cat runs from another, leaping over a gap
Let the stress energize you. (blog post)
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one cat stares critically at another
You can learn from criticism. (blog post)
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one kitten leaps while others watch
Let another's success inspire you. (blog post)
random
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To grow, you need constructive criticism. (blog post)
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sleeping cat
Get lots of rest. (blog post)
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Keep on learning: I wonder... (blog post)
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Ponder your potential. (blog post)
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tiny kitten walks boldly
Standing still is not growth. Take a step forward. (blog post)
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two cats cuddle
Empathy reduces stress. (blog post)
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Connect with others to reduce stress. (blog post)
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You may need some help to get the job done. (blog post)
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To learn, you must act, and then get feedback from the coach. (blog post)
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The creative process starts with making observations. (blog post)
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Listen! (blog post)