It's easy to let ourselves become busy people. In a flurry of activity, we can boast about how productive we've been. But efficiency doesn't matter if we're not working on the things that are truly …
Own your course by being proactive
The difference between people who are regularly proactive and those who are not is literally the difference between having a fulfilling career and working for the weekend. We're not talking about a …
1% better every day
Small, incremental improvements add up over time. Getting 1% better at something may not be notable, or even noticeable, in the moment. But when compounded over the course of a year, 1% can be the …
The difference between amateurs and professionals
One word: Consistency. Amateurs show up when it’s convenient. Professionals are reliable even when the urgencies of life get in the way. Amateurs clock in when they’re motivated. Professionals …
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Thinking is your superpower
Your brilliance and creativity come from thinking. It's a superpower that we all possess which emanates from time spent alone with your thoughts - free from distraction. There's not much to it. …
Inspiration is for amateurs
Motivation is a fickle thing. Something as basic as hunger can completely zap you of any internal drive to keep going. It’s best not to rely on it. The fact of life is that there …
Adding benefits versus removing problems
Science tells us that drinking water first thing in the morning is one of the best things we can do for our health. A 16oz glass of H2O kick-starts your metabolism, rehydrates, wakes you up, helps …
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Building your environment
Our environment shapes our behavior in powerful ways. Even small changes in our surroundings can influence our decision making. Sometimes our environment leads to poor decision making. Like when I …