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How many uncomfortable things in your life are holding you back from being successful? 1, 5, 10, more? The most successful people focus on doing uncomfortable things, not because it gives them pleasure, but because they understand that getting comfortable with hard things and doing them well is the path to success.

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shared his take on 15 uncomfortable things that can help you be more successful and talks about his own struggles with many of them as well. We’re all on a journey to being better people so come along for the ride and get comfortable with uncomfortable things.

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Do you struggle with change in your life? Do you want to start a new habit but just do not know how to get started? Are you afraid to fail? Daily habits have many benefits and getting started is easier than you think. If you want to know why Habitudes are life give today’s episode a listen.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden dives into the idea of habitudes, how to start small to create change in your life, and shares some tips for making lasting change that not only benefits you, but the people around you as well.

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Boredom. Can it be good for us? Are there health benefits? What does it mean to step back from our lives for a moment and tune into ourselves? Boredom is more than just a time waster -- rather, it can be a productive pause in our days to spur creativity and productivity.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden dives into the positive side of boredom and offers insights into the benefits of this long despised part of our lives.

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Are you a procrastinator? Do you constantly focus on other things than what you think you should be? Or what others think you should be? Does procrastination get in the way of you making any progress at all in your home or work life? If so, take a listen to today’s show.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares how procrastination is part of his life, the various types of procrastinators that exist, as well as some strategies for moving forward with the art of procrastination. Don't wait -- you might just learn something.

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Learn the Art of Procrastination by Jessica Stillman (inc.com) 

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Are you a perfectionist? Do you constantly focus on tweaking your projects, your emails, presentations, your school work, or your life? Does perfectionism get in the way of you making any progress at all in your home or work life? If so, take a listen to today’s show.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares how perfectionism has taken a hold of his life, how the phrase “progress, not perfection” has surfaced in his life over the the last few weeks, and  he shares some strategies for moving forward with being more focused in your work and letting perfectionism go.

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Focus on Progress, Not Perfection by Amy M. Charland (mayoclinic.org)
My Perfectionism by Connie Yanez Wellness | Holistic Life Coach 

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Are you letting fear and doubt create failure in your life? Is doubt keeping you from reaching your dreams and full potential? Are you facing road blocks in your life because you are afraid to fail? If so, then today’s episode is for you.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at how fear and doubt in his own life are keeping him from moving forward with his dreams while also offering some tips to ensure that failure is not the end result of chasing your dreams.

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Overcoming Fear of Failure by Mind Tools Content Team (mindtools.com)

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Are you a giver? Are you a taker? Not sure which and how these roles affect you and others in your life? Then today’s episode is for you.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden examines the work of UPenn professor, author, and TED speaker Adam Grant from his book Give and Take and how these roles play an important part in our success at work and at home. He also shares some tips on how we might identify these traits in ourselves and how we can make changes to improve our lives.

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Are you ready for the art of conversation in a post pandemic world? Have we relied on social media, video conferencing, and short interactions to the point of losing what it means to have a deep conversation? Not sure, then today’s show is for you.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at the art of conversation and the opportunity that is before all of us as we begin to emerge from the COVID19 pandemic and re-engage with the world around us.

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Conversation Etiquette: 5 Dos and Don’ts by Brett & Kate McKay (artofmanliness.com)

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Are you struggling with adversity right now? Is your struggle such that you do not know how to preserve or where to turn next? You are not alone, we’ve all had struggles in our lives which we needed to overcome to move forward.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares two stories from his life where perseverance was needed to move forward and steps on how you can persevere in tough times by using strategies, mindsets, and tactics to dig deep.

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How to Persevere for Personal Success by Mark Lynch (theexcellenceaddiction.com)

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Are you playing the blame game? Are you ready to face how blame is affecting your home and work life? Are you ready to make a change in your life that will better you and your relationships? Then today’s episode is for you and those in your life.

In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares stories about blame in his life, how he has worked to improve the shame of blame and strategies for how you can work on reducing blame in your life.

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7 Signs You’re Playing the Blame Game by Eric Deschamps (rhapsodystrategies.com)
Stop the Blame Game (ccl.org)
Stop Playing the “Blame Game” by The Mind Tools Content Team (mindtools.com)

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