In October 2019, a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old were charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing ofDevan Bracci-Selvey, who died in his mothers arms outside his southern Ontario high school. In response, provincial Education Minister Stephen Lecceannounced "new actions"to tackle bullying, notably without any new funding.

These strategies include consulting with students, parents, teachers and others to advise the ministry on bullying prevention, overseen by Christina Mitas, a member of provincial parliament and former schoolteacher. The province says it will also survey students about their experiences with bullying, train educators on "de-escalation techniques" and assess incident reporting procedures.

The school where Lecce made the announcement became asite of protest.

It was the second day of action by teachers against Premier Doug Fordsbudget cuts to educationthat will result inlarger class sizes and fewer teachers. When teachers might have time to undergo training to de-escalate bullying incidents is an open question.

Lecces strategies seem appropriate and effective. The minister offered words that sounded responsive and reassuring, saying: "We are taking action to root out bullying."

Mitas described making schools "safe and inclusive places" an "obligation."

I have been examining policies and responses to bullying since I began my doctoral studies in 2001. At that time, and still, hopeful phrases such as "root out bullying" and providing "safe and inclusive spaces" were predictable buzzwords that highlighted theneed to manage political optics.

Unfortunately, it is not plausible to "root out bullying."According to a studyof 7,000 students across 195 schools, students who attended schools with anti-bullying programs actually experienced higher rates of bullying than those in schools without.

Its common knowledge that bullying is about power, mostly exercised through physical size and other differences. Perhaps those who bully understand the benefits of the power they wield, explaining why they would resist giving them up. Bullying persists for good reason.

Asocial-status-rewardsperspective meaning there might be significant social and personal benefits to bullying might also help to explain why bullying behaviours are so tenacious in schools and elsewhere.

Research in neuroscience should also be considered.Brain scan analysesindicate that the pleasure centres in the brains of those who bully are stimulated through the exercise of power.Other evidence suggeststhat the areas of the brain that control self-regulation are inhibited.

The result, then, is a toxic mix of pleasure, impulsivity and cunning. Bullying behaviours seem stoked byMachiavellian motivations. Asblogger Lev Novakwrites: "Thats the whole point of bullying; to show that you are cooler than someone, to assert some form of dominance. let me tell you; bullying is fun. You are cool and the other kid is not. What a rush, what validation!"

Children and youth can plainly see that adults who bully others largely get away with it and arerewarded for it.Sports coaches,likethe disgraced Bill Petersof the Calgary Flames, are a case in point, even if they are fired or their contracts are not renewed.

Business and political leaders are also rewarded and admired for behaving like bullies through tyranny, force and humiliation. InThe Allure of Toxic Leaders, organizational behaviour expertJean Lipman-Blumenargues that such leaders attract others through their charisma and narcissism. According to her, media glorify such leaders and are "charmed" by them.

A related factor is that people who bully are validatedby bystanders, also known as an audience. The ongoing emphasis to encouragebystanders to interveneoverlooks the fact thatnarcissism depends on an audience.

There is no "holy grail" to eliminate bullying. The supposed "new actions" are nothing new. However, there may be one hopeful note in Lecces announcement.

A fifth strategy will betoreview the "definition of bullying in ministry policies to ensure it reflects the realities of today." Thedefinition that Ontario's ministry of education offersis one in which power imbalances can be channelled through the marginalization of various forms of perceived or real social differences, including religion, race, sexual orientation and gender identity.

As I havelong argued,social differences are implicatedin power and dominance.

However, the "realities of today" should not be limited to social differences or tocyberbullying as a scourgein the Wild West of the internet. A truly new approach would also investigate the factors that make bullying attractive, rewarding and legitimized in the first place, both in schools and beyond.

Such an approach would turn over new and largely overlooked stones instead of the same hackneyed, simplistic and politically expedient ones that have been around for decades.

Meanwhile, the last thing teachers, parents and students need is to be subjected to yet more consultations and surveys.

Gerald Walton is a professor ineducation of gender,sexuality andidentity at Lakehead University.

This article was first published at The Conversation Canada: theconversation.com/ca.

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The Crosby High School boys soccer program players pose after the end of the first day of tryouts on Dec. 6

The Crosby High School boys soccer program players pose after the end of the first day of tryouts on Dec. 6

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The Crosby High School boys soccer program players pose after the end of the first day of tryouts on Dec. 6

The Crosby High School boys soccer program players pose after the end of the first day of tryouts on Dec. 6

Boys soccer: Crosby Cougars motivated to get back to the playoffs

Last season the Crosby Cougar boys soccer team missed the playoffs for the first team in three seasons. Since last season ended, the team has been focusing on the goal of returning to the playoffs.

The first day of tryouts was Dec. 6. The first scrimmage was on Dec. 13. The first match of the season is on Jan. 2. The first district game is on Jan. 28.

It makes us hungry to play games, said senior Hugo Lopez. We want to establish a winning mentality.

The 2019-2020 team returns seven starters and 13 varsity players. Among the returning players are: senior Jonny Encinia, a second team All-State player and first team All-District player from last season, senior Steven Godinez, a first team All-District player from last season, sophomore Antoni Sanchez and senior Carlos Enamorado, both second team All-District players from last season.

Coach Trevor Helburg sees all that returning experience as a significant factor this season.

Crosby tied Porter 2-2 in the scrimmage at Cougar Stadium on Dec. 13.

Our takeaways were we need to work on some of our defensive principles. We got a little lazy or disorganized in the backfield a bit, Helburg said. But there are some positives in that we went down a goal and came back and scored. A lot of guys made their varsity debuts.

Crosby plays seven non-district games throughout January before starting District 22-5A play on Jan. 28 at Galena Park.

Absolutely (I approach non-district games differently than district games), Helburg said. I think non-district the objective is to see who can play where, change the formations, try to make tactical changes and personnel changes, said Helburg. To see what works and what doesnt, so, when games really matter, you know what you can work with.

Enamorado said he is looking forward to the matches against Galena Park this season. Crosby lost both matches against Galena Park last season, and he said that he felt like the team did not plays as well as it could have in those matches.

Crosby has an early season non-district match at Dayton. The rivalry is known as the Highway 90 Showdown, as the two schools are separated by an 18-mile stretch of Highway 90.

Encinia mentioned that the players have been playing soccer together for many years, both in school and outside of school. Helburg agreed that the teams closeness is one of its biggest strengths.

I think theyre real important. Helburg said. Not necessarily the result, but how we play. We work a certain style of play. We try to do things a certain way, and we want to be able to see that in the first couple of games to see that all the work we put in the offseason has paid off. The result is not as important as the way that we approach it.

When asked about the teams goals for the season, Lopez made it clear that the team is approaching the season with one main goal, to make it to the playoffs.

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She was referred to as "Amazing Grace" by Wallaroos coach Dwyane Nestor after scoring a Test hat-trick against Japan in Sydney but "amazing" is an understatement to how brave and courageousGrace Hamilton really was in 2019.

Amid captaining Australia in their four Tests against Japan and New Zealand, and helping the NSW Waratahs win their second Super W title, Hamilton was spending quality time with her father John, who died last month after a battle with cancer.

This year was tough because I knew that dad wasnt well and I knew we were going to go through that and I just wanted to play my best so he could see me do that, Hamilton said.

I know we talked about next year, playing rugby and he tells me what I should do and how I can be better so I just want to keep building that and building his legacy around rugby as well because he gave so much to that game and I just want to give as much as he did."

The former NSW Country Junior Rugby Union president was a towering figure in country rugby, who had a major influence in the game, including in establishing and developing sevens and girls' football in the central west of the state.

Hes never lost, and hes never forgotten, and hell always know Im playing and I cant wait for whats to come.

Deservedly, Hamilton was crowned the Buildcorp Wallaroos player of the year, fronting the Rugby Australia awards in Sydney just days after losing her father.

It was pretty special," she said.

That was a tough week for me but having my brother and sister there was just so lovely and its something Im just so lucky to have, is that family support.

They just support me in anything I want to do weather its rugby or off the field so that was really special for me its a testament to every single girl in that squad.

The 27-year old is now focused on having another stellar season in the green and gold but before she gets too excited about the expanded Test Series Hamilton and the Waratahs have some unfinished business.

For us we want to get that next level," she said.

I dont think that we hit our peak last year so we really want to step up our game and step up as individual players, but also as a team and play some good rugby so we can put a spectacle on and grow that support around Australia and around New South Wales.

I think our team could have performed better and we came off the field knowing that. Even though we got the win we knew that we were better than that win.

I think you learnt from a loss, but you also learnt from a win as well, so youve got to learn in every single area and thats important for us leading into this season.

While a good majority of the squad remains, the coaching ranks have changed with former assistant Campbell Aitken taking over the coaching duties from Matt Evrard.

The departure of former skipper Ash Hewson also leaves the door open for new leadership, something that Hamilton has cherished this year with the Wallaroos.

Its kind of something I havent really thought about yet, Hamilton said.

Its the biggest privilege you can have I think within the sport so for me to do that and to lead Australia out was probably the best moment in my life and in playing career especially, so its opened a lot of doors for me and Im so grateful for that.

We just came back into pre-season so were just about getting the group together and I think just putting our best foot forward leading into the Super W season in February.

Look, (Hewson) is a player that we will miss. She did a lot for us within our season but building into the future theres so many girls coming through and Ive never seen a squad this strong leading into the Super W.

With so many exciting prospects to look forward to, its the back end of the calendar that sets it apart for Hamilton with seven confirmed Tests to be played against higher ranked opponents.

Seven test matches, unheard of, and so excited, Hamilton said.

If the USA come over ... Ive never really played the USA. I did start playing over there, so Id love to play them, but I love a challenge and I love playing anyone.

I love playing the Black Ferns because I think we can be better and better and the more exposed to that kind of level of rugby the better were going to get.

We can compete, and weve got to compete for 80-minutes though, and thats something weve got to build leading into next year.

Australia is set to play in matchesagainst the US, Canada, France and England with two more trans-Tasman showdowns against New Zealand.

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IF YOURE setting out to make New Years resolutions, this is probably not the first time you have done so. Its easy to get discouraged as ones memory sometimes brings to mind past failures. But with a little discipline, perhaps we can recall instead many more successes than setbacks we have had in achieving goals set over the years.

Psychological research has established the innate desire we humans have to grow, to learn, to succeed. Its just how we are designed. See the baby lying in a crib, continually looking about, drawing things closer as she seeks to explore the world about her.

So, it follows that a desire for growth explains a lot of the motivated drives we experience. When we channel that natural source of energy, great things can happen, including keeping New Years resolutions. To successfully tap into this very natural self-motivation, an eye must keep focused on the nutrients that lead to intrinsic motivation. Here are a few ideas:

1. Become the primary source of your motivation.

Too many people start off the resolution process on the wrong foot. If you dig beneath the surface of what is driving them to undertake significant changes in their lives, it will likely become apparent it was someone else who really had the idea. For example, the persons physician encouraging weight loss, or a spouse pressing the need for better conditioning, etc. There is nothing wrong with input from significant others, of course, provided your judgment is the deciding factor.

2. Set achievable goals with some stretch in them.

We like to be challenged, but not overly so (due to fear of failure or becoming overwhelmed by nonrealistic expectations). Set specific targets and monitor your progress toward those goals. For example, if weight loss, record progress on a calendar. If you find yourself easily surpassing your goals, adjust them. If your plan entails conditioning, establish time and pace goals. Celebrate significant milestones. If you fail or have a setback, dust yourself off and get back to the task at hand. Most achievements that really matter will require endurance and persistence.

3. Partner with a trusted friend.

This can provide the much-needed encouragement to overcome obstacles or procrastination. Years ago, my tennis partner and I were running on a track on New Years Day. When our conversation came around to careers yet again we decided to do something more than complain about the woes of working in Corporate America at the time. We both had enjoyed our experiences in higher education and determined to seek out positions in that field. We shook hands and consistently followed up with each other on what steps we were taking. By the summer, we both had secured positions in leading universities. There was a lot of caring that went on as we shared progress and frustrations with each other.

Chances are that you have achieved quite a lot in your lifetime. Treat these resolutions as just more of the same only a bit more intentional, perhaps.

Dr. Paul P. Baard is an organizational psychologist, specializing in motivation. Formerly a full-time professor at Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Business and a senior line executive in the television industry, he is the lead author of a book on leadership and motivation, and has been published broadly, including in Harvard Business Review. He and Veronica Baard, a former managing director responsible for HR at a major international investment banking firm, head up Baard Consulting LLC, a firm in the greater Boston area, focusing on motivation, conflict reduction, and team building. Questions are welcomed at pbaard@baardconsulting.com.

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Newcastle Uniteds fantastic form is being driven by a fierce team spirit, some smart game management and a slice of earned good fortune.

But theres another factor motivating this group which hints at the bigger issues to come for the Magpies: and thats that a good chunk of these players are playing for their futures, either at St James Park or elsewhere.

Of the eleven starters on Saturday, three are entering the final six months of their contracts. A further three are going into the last 18 months of deals which are under discussion with the clubs hierarchy.

The players with a summer 2020 contract expiration are Javier Manquillo, Andy Carroll and Federico Fernandez all of whose futures are in the balance.

Newcastle United have 20 players out of contract by the end of 2021 - and one loan player to make a decision on.

That includes six of the players who started the last match against Bournemouth, along with Matty Longstaff - who played for England's under-20s last night - and the injured Matt Ritchie, a strong contender to start when he recovers from an ankle problem.

Ki 5.4m, Carroll 5.4m, Fernandez 6.3m, Manquillo 4.5m, Elliot 900k, Darlow 3.1m, Longstaff 5m, Colback 2.7m

Also out of contract: Jetro Willems (loan)

Total values: 33.3m

Saivet 900k, Murphy 4m, Lazaar 900k, Aarons 450k, Atsu 5.4m, Yedlin 7.2m, Hayden 9m, Gayle 13.5m, Ritchie 10.8, Shelvey 13.5m, Schar 11m, Clark 5.4m

Total values: 82.05m

Total value across two transfer window: 115.35m

* All values from Transfermarkt

And of the 2021 crop, Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey and Fabian Schar all started the match against Southampton. Ciaran Clark, Matt Ritchie, Dwight Gayle, DeAndre Yedlin and Christian Atsu are also heading into the final 18 months of their contracts, making that summer potentially the biggest overhaul of personnel in recent times.

So for all that were heading into recruitment season, it is contract issues that are set to dominate the Newcastle agenda in the next couple of years.

As much as that creates uncertainty, it also gives Newcastle potential to remould the squad in the image that Steve Bruce wants. And just as important is the powerful motivation that gives several players to prove that a new deal is justified.

Manquillo has certainly never played as well as he has in his recent streak of fine form, which culminating in shutting out Wilfried Zaha on Saturday a display which prompted Bruce to hail him as Newcastles best player on the day.

Fernandez has also surprised those at Newcastle who felt that he would be the natural candidate to exit after the departure of Rafa Benitez, a manager who was so personally responsible for his signing. At 30 years of age he is approaching probably the final big contract of his career and hed ideally like that to be at Newcastle.

Both are making compelling cases for extensions, as is Carroll whose influence off-the-field is as crucial as his performances on it.

Of all the big contract decisions facing them, United have only addressed Martin Dubravkas so far but its understood other contract discussions are moving in the right direction. Recent form might encourage Newcastle to act even quicker.

This black and white band of brothers are giving Uniteds hierarchy some welcome headaches.

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by Yoram Solomon

(Excerpt from my upcoming book The Book of Trust):

One element of personal shared values isencompassed in the why we are taking action, and what action we choose totake. Imagine two people as in the image below.

Each is driven by motivations and interests that are not necessarily made visible to the other person. These are their Why. Why they are doing things. Those can be aligned between the two of them but could also be conflicting (relatively opposite to one another), or simplydifferent (not the same, but not conflicting, either). Those invisible interests or motivations drive them to take action, or state interests publicly. Those actions can be in cooperation with one another or conflicting with one another. How does that affect trust between them? The following table will explain it. The highest level of trust will result when both people have their above the fold interests and actions, but also their motivations aligned. We agree not only what we do and how we do it, but also on why we do it. The second highest level would occur when our stated, public interests and actions are conflicting, but our underlying motivation and values are aligned. This would be when we hold constructive disagreements, where we argue the what and how, but we trust each other due to having aligned why. An interesting phenomenon happens when we agree on what or how we do things, but we dont agree on why. In other words, we have different motivations for doing the same thing. Even worse, we may have conflicting motivations and values that still lead us to do the same thing. The level of trust would be low, and we will have an ad-hoc dependency on each other. We will work together because we believe we should take the same action, but we recognize that we do it for different, or even opposite reasons. As soon as this action is complete, our partnership may fall apart. Faster if it was based on conflicting motivation than on simplydifferent, albeit not conflicting motivation.

If we prefer to take different actions due to different motivations, we almost get to the point in which we dont care. We will be experiencing a low level of trust, due to the combination of different actions and different motivations. Obviously, the lowest level of trust will be experienced if we not only disagree on the actions to be taken, but we also have conflicting (not just different) motivations.

As you can see from this discussion, the underlying motivation plays a much bigger role in building and maintaining trust than the actions we take. As long as our motivations, our why, are aligned, we can hold a trusted constructive disagreement and make joint decisions. But if our motivations conflict, we will not trust each other. Even if we doagree on what needs to be done and how. It will only be a temporary agreement. Not trust.

But what could happen if we dont know what the other persons motivation and values are? The ones not readily visible to others?

If your actions and above the foldstated interests are aligned with another person (i.e., you want to achieve the same thing or do something the same way), you might miss the fact that the other person is doing it for a completely different reason, and even worsefor a completely opposite reason than yours. If you dont know that, you might be caught by surprise the next thing you do something together, or when something changes, and the other persons true colors come to light.

If your actions and above the fold stated interest are conflicting with the other persons (i.e., you want to achieve different/conflicting things or do them in a different/conflicting ways), you might miss the fact that the other person wants to do those things for exactly the same reasons you do, and the focus both of you put on the what and how causes you to lose focus on the why which, in this case, is common to both of you. You will be losing the opportunity to hold a constructive disagreement with someone you can trust because they share your values and motivations, except for the fact that you dont know about them.

The conclusion is simple: values and motivations are typically hidden. To be able to trust another person you must know theirs, and to be trusted by them, with all the benefits from it, they must know yours.

Above the fold is a reference to the newspaper industry. When a newspaper is sold, it is folder in half. The top half is whats above the fold line, and therefore more visible to the viewer. Its the first thing that you see,even when the newspaper is lying on the ground.

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A year has passed by and the days for a well-deserved holiday over the festive season are already in countdown. A break from work and the city are just the things you need right now.

The feeling of waking up with new energy is only one holiday away.

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Here are five reasons why you should get in the holiday spirit and book right now.

Starting the day with something to look forward to. People start to lose energy and motivation this time of the year. Book a holiday away and have something to look forward to. Wake up knowing you have something to work towards, that keeps you driven and motivated for the festive season, knowing you are going to start the next year afresh.

Save some money along the way. Travelling and accommodation cost money, by booking in advance flight tickets will be cheaper. Accommodation booked in advance ensures you a spot of your choice and might even save you money and keep a rather fair spending budget for the family.

Motivated to rest. Knowing you have booked your accommodation and sorted your travel, the motivation will come on its own. You will be motivated to save for your trip. Being able to know that you are going to have a chance to rest and spend time with your family. Keep a good spirit throughout the buildup to a festive holiday.

First come, first serve. Booking a holiday in advance can work to your advantage. You will have enough time to look for activities in your holiday location and also catch some amazing tourist attractions. Getting a taste of what is waiting for you on holiday?

Beginning the next year fresh. Booking your holiday early will relieve some stress right away because you know every detail of the holiday is covered. Imagine that actually being on holiday, no work stress and workload. Being well-rested and fresh to start the new year with a clean, healthy and motivated outlook.

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World No.2 Novak Djokovic recently revealed that his motivation to continue playing tennis is to build a lasting legacy beyond his individual desires. Djokovic has hada good 2019, having won five titles in all. His wins at the Australian Open and the Wimbledon have taken his Grand Slam wins tally to16.The Serbian tennis ace is currently just four majors behind Roger Federer and three behindRafael Nadal.

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Djokovic is set tohave another busy year in 2020 as he will look to win Grand Slams as wellas shave off tough competition from younger, rising stars of the game. However, whiletalking to the press, Djokovic admitted that while he could consider breaking records a goal. However,it is not the primary reason for him to keep playing the game.

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The 32-year-old stated that he constantly needs to give himselffuel after identifying his source of motivation and remembering it from time to time. He suggested that it is always about finding a purpose or the reason behind playing. He stated that in the last couple of years, it's not only about winning a tennis match or a trophy but it had to be something greater than his achievements. He stated that his motivation would be something related to legacy or something that would be inspiring the lives of others, particularly children.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Antwaun Woods (99) and middle linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) celebrate a stop during the first half of an NFL matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Ryan Michalesko/The Dallas Morning News)

FRISCO Antwaun Woods channeled the angst he felt off the field into his Sunday performance, he said Wednesday.

It wasnt his first time doing so.

Im a kid from the ghetto, Woods said. Football has been the outlet my whole life. Ive got almost two degrees from football. So, yeah.

Woods, a Los Angeles native who attended USC, arguably had the best game of his season this weekend. After a two-game absence to an MCL sprain during which he was arrested and charged with marijuana possession and evidence tampering, he returned to anchor the Cowboys run defense, helping key a 44-21 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Woods said his arrest absolutely was part of his motivation Sunday.

I just wanted to get all the negativity out of the way and just put something positive on my life, he said.

A couple of missteps for the Cowboys starting nose tackle have made headlines this season.

In the first, he and rookie defensive tackle Trysten Hill were sent home for tardiness to an Oct. 29 meeting. Woods took accountability for the mistake while visibly frustrated the error went public. He felt the incident was not representative of who he is, saying it was the first time in his NFL career he was late for a meeting. He vowed it wouldnt happen again.

On Dec. 3, Woods was pulled over in Frisco for speeding and not signaling a lane change, according to a police report. A little more than 2 ounces of marijuana were found in his vehicle, and Woods admitted to an officer that he stashed a marijuana cigarette inside a half-full water bottle inside the vehicles center console, police said.

Woods approached Sundays game as some measure of redemption.

On the games first carry, Woods stuffed running backs Todd Gurley for a 3-yard loss. He strung together disruptive reps against Rams left guard Austin Corbett, finishing the game with three solo tackles and two assists on 23 defensive snaps. Dallas contained the Rams to 22 rushing yards.

Thats everything in our defense, especially when youre playing a team like the Rams, safety Jeff Heath said. Their offense kind of gets going based off of how theyre able to run the ball. If theyre able to run the ball like you saw last year in the playoff game, then it opens up their whole offense. If you take that away from them, then it makes it really tough on them. Antwaun coming back was big. Thats what he does. He just wreaks havoc in the middle. That was big for us.

Said Woods: Our coaches put together a really good game plan. They put a lot of stress on the nose tackle me and we executed it at a high level.

Briefly: LB Leighton Vander Esch will miss a fifth straight game Sunday against the Eagles. While his neck has responded well to rest, it has not improved to the level required for him to resume football activities at this juncture. Hes not assured to return this season.

LT Tyron Smiths right eye didnt open Wednesday morning for non-football reasons, coach Jason Garrett said. Smith did not practice.

Cowboys cornerback C.J. Goodwin had a matter-of-fact view Wednesday on the thumb he fractured Sunday. I deserved it, he said. Goodwin swiped after a Rams returners legs rather than attempt a shoulder tackle. He underwent surgery Monday and is expected to wear a cast while playing Sunday in special-teams coverage.

Defensive lineman Michael Bennett (foot/illness), linebacker Sean Lee (thigh/pectoral) and linebacker Joe Thomas (knee) also missed practice.

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Positivity plays a key role in the development of an individual. Under its umbrella, there are various other aspects like self-esteem, self-motivation, mental health, and much more. Laying emphasis on the overall development of the body, Max Weiss is a motivational speaker who loves to spread positivity with his words. Why change for someone when you are comfortable in your own skin? Be the way you are because nobody knows you better than yourself. Self-love is the best thing that one can ever do, says Max. Before he became a motivational speaker, he was into digital marketing. However, he always had an interest in motivating people. He owns a company named Weiss Consulting and Marketing GmbH in Bad Tlz.

He holds great expertise in digital marketing and always keeps himself updated with the latest happenings in the digital world. The man has been actively using social media since 2010 and with the immense power of social media, he is on a mission to bring a positive impact on peoples lives. However, he still works on marketing projects and also shares useful content on his social media which can be helpful to many marketers. He has maintained a perfect balance between both of his works. Besides this, he is also keen to start his own motivational podcasts to better the lives of people and always keep them motivated.

Max plans to make his presence on every social media platform. His current focus is on his YouTube channel, Max Wei. I have observed that many people do not openly speak about mental health due to which they have low self-esteem and their motivation level drops. I hope to bring a change in the lives of the people with my work, said Max. Apart from this, the man Max looks up to in his life is Steve Jobs. Weiss considers Jobs as an integral part of his life and credits him for the success which he has achieved till now. He made a shift in his career and started working for the betterment of people.

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