Dr. Fanny Jimenez

The Psychology of Success – What People That Seem to Always Get Ahead Do Right

What if the key to success was getting told 'no'? Learn the one skill that turns rejection into your greatest advantage.

The Psychology of Success – What People That Seem to Always Get Ahead Do Right
#1about 6 minutes

Debunking the common myths of career success

Common beliefs about success, such as innate talent or luck, are often comforting excuses that hinder personal progress.

#2about 6 minutes

Identifying internal roadblocks that lead to self-sabotage

Psychological barriers like the comparison trap, perfectionism, and fear of visibility manifest as self-sabotaging behaviors that stall career growth.

#3about 4 minutes

Understanding grit as the true driver of success

Research by Angela Duckworth reveals that grit, the combination of passion and perseverance, is the single most important trainable attribute for achieving long-term goals.

#4about 7 minutes

A practical framework for developing personal grit

Building grit involves four key elements: cultivating passion, engaging in deliberate practice, finding a purpose beyond yourself, and maintaining hope.

#5about 3 minutes

Overcoming fear of rejection with the "10 nos" challenge

A practical challenge to collect 10 rejections in a week helps build resilience by reframing "no" as valuable feedback rather than personal failure.

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