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Why “Try Harder” is the Wrong Tool for Some Problems

June 7, 2026June 17, 2026 / emberosis / Leave a comment

This isn't about games, and it isn't going to tell you to just think positive. It's about the problems that keep beating you, and being honest about which ones you can change and which ones you can't. The games are only a starting point. In games there is a particular kind of enemy that works … Continue reading Why “Try Harder” is the Wrong Tool for Some Problems

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