Should You Put Pressure On Yourself in Life to Succeed?

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When we think about feeling "pressured," the immediate connotation is usually a negative one. Understandably so — if given a choice, many would opt not to feel pressure in any situation; it's not an exceptionally comfortable emotion. Nonetheless, it can be helpful in all facets of life, especially regarding your career journey.

Historian Thomas Carlyle famously said, "no pressure, no diamonds," indicating that coal cannot achieve its true potential of becoming a diamond without it. Similarly, the correct dose of pressure will help you achieve your goals when you know how to wield it and handle it in a healthy way that doesn't detract from your overall well-being.

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0:00 - 3:22 - Why You Should Put Pressure on Yourself
3:32 - 6:10 - How to Handle Pressure & Stress in Your Work