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“Research has also shown that we can deliberately push the boundaries of our personality, and that doing so doesn't take all that long. A review of 207 studies found that interventions designed to change specific personality traits were associated with marked changes that took five to six months, on average, to take hold. In short, there is no good reason to believe you're simply stuck in a role that you've come to realize doesn't suit you. There is also no good reason to hold back from pushing yourself to move into a career you think you'd find more fulfilling but worry you may not have the right personality for.”

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The Rechargeables: Eat Move Sleep

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Tom Rath
Tom Rath

Tom Rath is a renowned author, born in 1975. His works cover a range of topics including personal development, leadership, and health, which have gained him a wide following. more

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