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15 Personal Development Blogs You Might Not Know About

My goal with Morning Upgrade is to inspire others to start a morning routine and focus on their personal development. This is really important to me and something that I work on every day. Whether it is related to my learning, health, or mindset, I’m always looking for ways to improve myself.  I want to …

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The Science Behind Daily Affirmations and How to Choose Them

Working on my mindset is one of the pillars of my morning routine…meaning, I do a few things each day that helps me get in the right frame of mind to be happy, fulfilled, and successful. Repeating and reading my daily affirmations is one of the things I do to help develop a stronger mindset …

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8 Ways to Make Yourself Better in Life and Business

I’m not sure why, but for as long as I can remember, I’ve had this blissful dissatisfaction with where I’m at in general. I say blissful because I’m not an unhappy person…and I’m grateful for the life I’ve created…but nevertheless, I’m never fully satisfied. It’s a nagging feeling that never goes away. I know this …

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15 Must-Read Books for Business and Personal Growth

Self-education, self-improvement, and self-development are critical — learning should never stop. The most successful people make time every day to learn new things, personally and professionally. Try to form a habit to consume content every day: Going for a walk? Listen to an audiobook or podcast. Driving somewhere? Listen to an audiobook or podcast. Have …

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Why I Joined a Mastermind and 10 Reasons Why You Should Too

Over the last 2 years, I’ve belonged to the Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind. I think mastermind groups are super important for both business and personal development…so much so that I decided to write this article to share my thoughts with you in hopes you’ll consider finding and joining a mastermind that’s right for you. First off, …

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How and Why I Meditate Every Morning for 10 Minutes

My goal with this article is to convince you to try meditating for 30 days straight because I think morning meditation is an amazing habit to develop and is needed now more than ever. It can lead to positive affirmations, more energy throughout the day, and a great way to start your day on the …

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Life Lessons From My 96 Year Old Grandma

On Friday, May 22nd, 2020, Frances Mastropolo left us for what, I hope, is an even better life. She was my grandma and she was due to turn 97 in just a few months. It’s weird to think we won’t be able to talk to her anymore, but we had her in our lives for …

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