We test ourselves constantly, every hour of every day, in various forms, and in pretty much everything we do. Working, playing, exercising, loving, dreaming. We test our proficiency and competitiveness, and how we have improved since the last test. We test how attractive we are to others and check that against how attractive other people…
Many of us learned the importance of excelling from an early age. Individual success is encouraged from childhood. Many apply that discipline to all aspects of their lives, including family and relationships, by placing their happiness and success above all else. They expect, even demand, that everyone around them will adhere to and support their…
The time has finally come. After over a year of isolation, fears, and confusion, life is beginning to return to normal. As of this writing, more than half the nation’s adults are fully vaccinated against covid-19, while younger ages are being included in that campaign as well. Public places and businesses are reopening, restaurants are…
Each of us is born with various abilities, ambitions, and hopes. We use them to advance through life by making plans, setting goals, and acting to reach them. Kids dream up their world as they would live it as adults. Teenagers plot educational paths that will lead them toward a chosen career. Adults progress through…