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  • June 9, 2017 at 6:56 am in reply to: The Four-Sentence Rule #152532
    Kevin Mahoney
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    PearceHawk,

    I appreciate your thoughts. As you alluded to, it can be very frustrating to be in a conversation with a person who won’t read social clues to let someone else talk. Being in the presence of a “monologuer” can be challenging for me.  I find at some point I must assertively cut in or I will be captive to their ramblings.  With some people, even the best of listeners will need to cut them off.

    May 14, 2017 at 5:06 pm in reply to: How can I deal with hate like this? #149419
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Helliongoddess,

    I agree with prior advice. Take a break from media. Like it or not, agendas rule our media sources. Regardless of political per view, studies (can’t quote) indicate that people gravitate towards news sources that will fan their anger.  Anyone who is focused on personal wellness consumes measured quantities of news. Can you be content with grabbing the top stories from your media outlet of choice in the morning and then moving for the day? You will stay informed without being consumed. IMO political hatred is toxic. I grew up very aware of the politics of Northern Ireland and I lived in the Balkans for five years from 1997-2002. There is no good that results from political hatred. A quote from a person in NI who lost a close relative that I find informative is “we will learn to live together, or die apart.” Good luck.

    May 10, 2017 at 9:43 am in reply to: Airports and Emotional Mastery #148885
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Inky,

    “Releasing your expectations, planning ahead, and leaving enough buffer time are good practices of Emotional Mastery in airports” is good advice.  I was talking to a friend about the current flying environment these days.  People seem to have unreasonable expectation, at times.  Can one really plan on showing up to an airport an hour before a flight, getting to their destination airport, and being  at their desired location 30 minutes later without leaving room for any hiccups along the way? Generally speaking, when flying, or doing anything, we should plan on bringing our patience and planning for the unplanned.  This helps foster EM.

     

    May 10, 2017 at 9:37 am in reply to: Airports and Emotional Mastery #148881
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Susannah,

    I think you made a good point then you said “Such a state does not come by itself but demands continuos presence”.  EM definitely takes a focus.  I think our circumstances do influence, or make EM easier or harder, but we can handle a lot if we work at it.

     

    April 27, 2017 at 12:57 pm in reply to: Should i do a masters degree? #147021
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Pete96,

    My advice goes in a different direction from Anita’s.  I am 43 and finished a Masters this year.  Here is my take on things given my own personal experience: Go for your Masters.

    My reasons:

    24 is still very young.  I consider a person’s 20s their adult-youth stage of life. I did not feel that way when I was in my 20s. I felt like I was getting old.   It is a great time to knock out advanced degrees.  You likely will not regret doing so in the future and the logistics get more complicated if you have a career and family down the road and then decide to pursue more schooling.

    I assume that a Masters from a top school will open more doors if you decide to make non profit work your career.  You can stay engaged over the next couple of years by volunteering for your current organization.

    Good Luck!

     

    April 6, 2017 at 6:15 pm in reply to: Develop a Growth Mindset #144011
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Jennifer,

    Good luck with your new direction. I think the key is putting yourself around people who truly want what is best for you.

    April 4, 2017 at 4:05 pm in reply to: The 80/20 Rule #143675
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Good point. Another challenge I face working in a large public sector agency, is the reality that others, or at least existing SOPs, can dictate a lot of what must be done.

    March 21, 2017 at 1:57 pm in reply to: Have You Experienced a Social Hangover? #141039
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Hello Rich,

    Thanks for the thoughtful response. I am also interested in the outlook of others on this subject.  I think you made a good point about our culture valuing the extrovert personality. It has taken me a while to identify and then feel comfortable with my introvert nature.  I can be outgoing for periods but feel most comfortable in crowds having meaningful interaction with fewer people than I do being the center of attention. There is a lot of material online about social hangovers. NYU (I think) did a study recently on it.

     

    March 13, 2017 at 6:13 pm in reply to: Starting Something New #139345
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Thanks for sharing. Good luck. Building any house is an impressive undertaking.  I am sure the new skills developed will help if you decide to build larger one in the future.

    February 28, 2017 at 11:53 am in reply to: Lessons from La La Land #131745
    Kevin Mahoney
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    I liked your point “It was recently suggested to me that we are our own soul mates. That in the finding and becoming our authentic self we discover our soul.” I do think that we need to be aware of, and comfortable with, who we are to be happy with or without another person.

    February 19, 2017 at 4:44 pm in reply to: Roadblocks #128413
    Kevin Mahoney
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    BB,
    Glad to hear. I am more naturally inclined to look at the roadblocks”out there,” I think real growth happens when I face the ones inside. Thanks for your thoughts.

    February 18, 2017 at 8:23 pm in reply to: Roadblocks #128275
    Kevin Mahoney
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    Hi Anita,
    I agree that fear can be a limiting factor. For me with grad school there was a fear of not finding the right fit, failure, finances, Once I felt comfortable dealing with those issues I found that hard work was something else I had to admit I was afraid of. Maybe not everyone is the same, but many probably would relate. Thanks for your feedback.

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    February 15, 2017 at 5:36 pm in reply to: Can awareness of thoughts lead to your dream lifestyle? #127805
    Kevin Mahoney
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    I recently watched an interview with Tim Ferriss where he discussed his latest book Tools of Titans. He mentioned that the common thread among successful people is the habit of some sort of meditation or mindfulness practice. So yes, I think self awareness is a requirement for you ideal life. In fact, it is likely the first step.

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