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24 May Your Maturity Is Determined By Your Level of Accountability

Posted at 13:35h in Behavior, Culture, GI SAID IT, Human Nature, Mindset, Psychology, Society, Values by GI Griffin

Some say maturity is determined by age. Some say it’s how much experience you have. While these can be good indicators, I think maturity is determined by your ability to be accountable for your actions. A skill that needs to be taught from a young...

20 May Dealing With A Toxic Narcissist

Posted at 13:26h in Behavior, Culture, GI SAID IT, Human Nature, Psychology, Society by GI Griffin

Some people aren’t difficult, they’re downright destructive. Dealing with toxic narcissists makes you realize that they are a whole different breed all together. Selfish, manipulative, and extreme attention seeking is their MO. The usual relationship and interaction management tactics do not apply and in fact,...

03 May Addiction To Distraction Is Hurting Your Reality

Posted at 08:33h in GI SAID IT, Psychology, Society by GI Griffin

Let’s be real here. Distraction is a major problem for people today in our high-tech modern society. It’s too easy to reach for your phone, computer, or game console for a little “R&R” only to never actually address the very issues you were trying to...

29 Apr Trying To Beat Insecurity? Focus On Your Fears.

Posted at 13:12h in GI SAID IT, Philosophy, Psychology, Society by GI Griffin

There is nothing I hate more in this world than insecurity and ego. Not because I believe I am exempt from this common human experience, but because I witness everyday the damage it does to people’s lives. How it holds them back, cripples them in...

28 Apr Saying Sorry Is Not Accountability

Posted at 13:59h in GI SAID IT, Philosophy, Psychology, Society, Values by GI Griffin

I’m sorry is one of those phrases that on the surface seems like the ultimate act of humility and love. And to an extent, it sometimes is, but how it’s used today is more of an excuse or avoidance tactic for having real accountability. Real...

30 Mar Beyond The Bucket List: Building A Life I Don’t Need To Escape From

Posted at 08:40h in Nature, Philosophy, Psychology, Society by Jennifer T

As a wanderlust, my goal was to be featured on 30 Under 30 - not on Forbes, but on the world. I traveled almost every month, reaching nearly 30 countries by the age of 26. I slept under the stars, rode a camel across the...

23 Mar When No One See’s The World Like You Do

Posted at 13:53h in GI SAID IT, Philosophy, Psychology, Society, The Tribe, Values by GI Griffin

A good friend and fellow member of The Tribe mentioned that they were sad that others didn’t see the world in the same way that they did. This is very common in extremely intuitive people or people with a high IQ. Your perspective may not...

14 Mar Accepting That Life Isn’t What You Thought I’d Be

Posted at 14:20h in GI SAID IT, Psychology, Society by GI Griffin

Sometimes early in life, we have this idealistic, ultra optimistic outlook on life and the future of what could be. It may have been influenced by content that we watch, our parents or friends, or just our own imagination doing its thing. Either way, it...

18 Feb Most Thought Leader Advice Is BS, Bring Back The Experts

Posted at 11:56h in Business, GI SAID IT, Psychology, Society by GI Griffin

Thought leadership is everywhere. Scroll through LinkedIn, and you’ll see posts filled with “groundbreaking ideas,” “inspiring visions,” and “expert strategies.” Here’s the thing, most of it is absolute BS. Yeah, I said it… The sad reality is that much of what passes for thought leadership...

15 Jan How To Overcome Insecurity And Reach Your Potential

Posted at 09:03h in GI SAID IT, Philosophy, Psychology, Society, Values by GI Griffin

Here’s a truth: Most people are insecure and just don’t want to admit it. You probably know someone like that (maybe it’s even you). The thing about insecurity is that it doesn’t just sit in one corner, it literally creeps into every corner of your...