How to stop setting yourself up to fail

by asking yourself one question

Eric Turner
Aug 31, 2018 · 4 min read
“wooden desk with books and task lamp” by rawpixel on Unsplash

Ever become so overwhelmed with the stress of life that you feel like you just don’t possess the resources to get the job done? Join the club. Whenever I fall into the mindset that I simply cannot accomplish what I want, because of what I don’t have, I end up realizing that I’m focused on the wrong destination.

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