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By Dean Bokhari / Series: The Magic of Thinking Big

Self-Belief

Have you ever looked at a successful person and thought, “What does he/she have that I don’t?” Ever wonder why some folks tend to rise to the top …

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Published on: May 14, 2025 • Updated on: May 20, 2025 • Personal Development

By Amna Mazin

Six Powerful Lessons From Women Who Hold Mirrors

I've been spiraling in victimhood and old patterns... until my coach Barbara Huson called me out in our group call yesterday:  "Amna, don't …

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Published on: May 9, 2025 • Updated on: May 10, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

By Amna Mazin

Intuition: A Feminine Power That Can’t Be Pushed

As women, we’ve been taught to operate like the masculine — consistent, predictable, always producing. But feminine power is not in constant …

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Published on: April 15, 2025 • Updated on: April 15, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

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By Dean Bokhari

Crucial Conversations: How to Make it Safe to Talk About Almost Anything

This is a preview lesson from the Crucial Conversations Course. Press Play below to start listening. Then, scroll down to follow along. 👇 In …

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Published on: March 23, 2025 • Updated on: March 23, 2025 • More

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The Purposeful Mindset: How Ultra-Productive People Think

Let’s talk about Mastery and Accountability, and the crucial role they play in your success. Mastery is the relentless pursuit of …

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Published on: March 22, 2025 • Updated on: March 22, 2025 • Goal Setting, Productivity

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By Dean Bokhari / 1-2-5 Method™, productivity

How To Be More Productive With The 1-2-5 Method™

If you've ever looked for "tips" about how to be more productive, one of the first pieces of advice you'd come across would be to make a damn …

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Published on: March 15, 2025 • Updated on: April 24, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

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By Amna Mazin

How to Use Smartphones More Consciously

We all know that smartphones and social media can be detrimental to our mental health and well-being. But let’s be honest—we can’t just stop using …

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Published on: March 11, 2025 • Updated on: May 9, 2025 • Personal Development

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How to Become an Early Riser

Note: This is a preview lesson from the Master the Morning training program. 📝 Download the early riser intention-setting worksheet I referenced in …

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Published on: March 8, 2025 • Updated on: March 8, 2025 • Personal Development

By Amna Mazin

Conflict Can Create Connection—If You Know How to Channel It

When Dean and I had our first couples therapy session, the therapist asked us what our goal was. I’ll never forget Dean’s response: "I don’t …

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Published on: February 13, 2025 • Updated on: May 9, 2025 • Health + Happiness, Women's Empowerment

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Unique Valentine’s Gifts for Men and Women

Here's a short list of unique gift ideas. Three for men. Three for women. I'm only including products I use and love. (The women's recommendations …

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Published on: February 10, 2025 • Updated on: June 1, 2025 • Gift Guides

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By Dean Bokhari

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius : Book Summary

Meditations by Marcus AureliusBook Summary Summarized by Dean Bokhari Get Book: Print | eBook | Audiobook About After watching Gladiator II …

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Published on: January 13, 2025 • Updated on: January 15, 2025 • Book Summaries, Spirituality & Philosophy

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By Dean Bokhari

The Power of a Question

Ever notice how the word question begins with quest? When you think about it, every great question really does send us on a quest of some kind. …

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Published on: October 29, 2024 • Updated on: January 22, 2025 • Health + Happiness, Personal Development

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