Raise Your Game: Ask ‘Can I Do It?’ Then Say ‘I Can Do It!’

Sep 18, 2016 1 Min Read
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Self-affirmation has always been a popular standard for motivating one’s self to reach one’s goals. But could questioning one’s own ability do the same? We explore the concept of interrogative self care as a strong, realistic alternative.

Millie Ong shares some insights and the differences between self-affirmation and self-questioning as an approach to personal motivation.

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Millie is formerly the Head of Talent Assessment in Leaderonomics. She is forever intrigued by the human species and is passionate about learning about people.

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