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Jul 29
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Why Wisdom Isn't About Age - And what re...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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What if everything we believe about wisdom and maturity is backwards? Most of us carry this quiet assumption that growing up means becoming someone else... someone more serious, more predictable, more aligned with what society expects. What if wisdom isn't about following prescribed paths. It's about developing an intimate relationship with your own evolut ... Show More
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