GI Griffin | Brutally Honesty Essays

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...

21 May How To Think Like A CEO

Posted at 12:05h in Business, GI SAID IT, Growth, Mindset, Psychology by GI Griffin

In today’s competitive world, everyone wants to be a leader, but to be completely honest, not everyone has the mindset for it. A worker’s mindset is not the same as a CEO mindset, but many workers go into business looking to become their own boss...

21 May The Art of Looking at Yourself Honestly

Posted at 05:00h in Behavior, GI SAID IT, Growth, Human Nature, Mindset, Psychology, Values by GI Griffin

Taking a good hard look at yourself in the mirror is difficult for everyone. Not only does it require that you’re willing to look at your faults, but it also requires a desire to improve in the first place. This is something many struggle with...

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...

11 Apr People Who Seek Comfort Are Not Ready For Growth

Posted at 07:53h in GI SAID IT, Philosophy, Psychology by GI Griffin

I already know people are going to be pissed at me for this one, but as always, I’m going to give it to you with brutal honesty (plus I know that you’ll get over it). In my years of advising, consulting, mentoring, and general living;...

01 Apr Horticulture 101: How To Grow Your Own Food Or Garden

Posted at 09:37h in GI SAID IT, Nature, Survival, The Tribe by GI Griffin

One of my greatest passions is growing fruits and vegetables. Partly because as Personal Growth Advisor, I love growth, either in people, animals, or plants. And partly because I love to eat! 😂 After being trained by professionals and lifetime farmers in growing food, as...

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...

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