A Surprising Thing I Learned About Setting Goals
Why is it, I kept asking myself, that nobody follows my advice on personal productivity? Every January, I write an essay bragging about all the things I got done the previous year, urging readers to use my personal productivity program. But it seems like I convince no one. We get…
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9 Simple Questions to Beat Information Overwhelm and Actually Achieve Your Biggest Goals
These 9 questions will help you cut through the noise and information overwhelm to figure out exactly what you need to do to achieve your goals.
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Too Busy to Make Time For Yourself? Try This 60-Second Self Improvement Solution
If you’re too busy to focus on your self improvement, then this 60-second solution is the solution you’ve been searching for. Click here to read more.
READ MORESay Goodbye to Your Destructive Habits
Back in 1993, Cypress Hill released a song titled “Insane in the Brain.” I loved the beat and jammed to the tune every time it came on the radio. As I got older, that song would pop into my head when I was struggling with my eating habits — I…
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Why You Should Read 7 Books at a Time
Reading is good for you, but reading 7 books simultaneously is even better. Why? The variety, balanced wisdom, and actionable ideas combine to give you a serious leg up in life. Here’s what I’m reading right now.
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Upgrade Your Standards To Reach Your Full Potential
In 2019 I saw Ed Mylett give a speech that changed my life. Ed said that when he thinks about death, he envisions himself meeting God for the first time. “Ed here is the man I designed you to be,” God will say to Ed, “This was the man, husband,…
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Accountability Matters
In 2006 I started hiring coaches. I did about 80% of what they said… And I got some decent results because of it. But for some reason I wasn’t going as hard as possible with the advice I was given. It wasn’t until I met Bedros Keuilian in 2009 and…
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4 Ways to Deal With Negative People
Negativity is all around us, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy into it. In fact, there are tried-and-true methods for dealing with constant complainers and grumps. Here are 4 that will save you almost every time you have to deal with a negative person.
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How to Do the Things that Matter Most
When it comes to personal productivity, we all have the chance to have good days or bad days. Good days are those that leave you feeling good because you have accomplished your most important tasks. Bad days are those that leave you feeling bad because you have failed to do…
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What Southwest and Home Depot Taught Me About Company Culture
While a company’s mission is almost certainly customer-centric, its ultimate success hinges on lifting up employees on the inside before catering to customer need. Here’s the best way to do that.
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The 21-Day Habit Change Challenge
I want you to begin a 21-Day Habit Change Challenge today, where you focus on eliminating only one bad habit from your schedule.
READ MOREDealing with Criticism
One Monday morning, as I finished my breakfast, I overheard an interesting conversation on the radio between the co-hosts… Female Co-Host: Oprah’s in Toronto this week filming her show, but I guess you’re not a big fan? Male Co-Host: Ugh, Oprah. Can’t stand her. Actually, I guess she’s not so…
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