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• self-improvement — self improvable, adj. self improver, n. self improving, adj. /self im proohv meuhnt, self /, n. improvement of one s mind, character, etc., through one s own efforts. [1735 45] * * * …   Universalium

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• Positive psychological capital — is defined as the positive and developmental state of an individual as characterized by high Self Efficacy, Optimism, Hope and Resiliency. [‏• Luthans F., Youssef, C.M. (2004). Human, social, and now positive psychological capital management:… …   Wikipedia

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