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Fail Forward Coaching - What I Learned Coaching at an Addiction Rehab Centre

Over the past three months, I have been training and coaching about 18 recovering drug addicts in a rehab centre in Malaysia. This very meaningful experience taught me a lot about coaching people who have failed. Their failure has impacted their physical, emotional and mental health, their family and friend relationships, with a lack of clarity on how to re-enter society.

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ELAvate! Leaders Michael Griffin ELAvate! Leaders Michael Griffin

Don’t Chase Happiness. Become Antifragile

In pursuing happiness, many people focus on external factors, believing that material possessions or the right circumstances will bring them joy. However, true happiness often comes from within, and one powerful way to cultivate lasting happiness is by becoming antifragile. Inspired by Nassim Taleb’s concept, antifragility refers to thriving in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and change rather than merely surviving. Adopting an antifragile mindset can make you more adaptable, resilient, and ultimately, happier. This blog post will explore the different aspects of becoming antifragile and how they contribute to happiness.

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