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Self Improvement

Recent articles related to

Self Improvement

Why You Need These 3 Rules in Your Life

By Craig Ballantyne | 02/15/2016

It was another sunny day in Denver. The Mile High City receives over 300 days of sunshine each year (more than San Diego or Miami), so I was armed with sunglasses, lip balm, and sunscreen as my business partner, Matt Smith, and I walked around picturesque Washington Park. Matt and I…

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How Dr. Drew Changed My Life

By Ryan Holiday | 02/9/2016

Dr. Drew Pinsky changed my life. I asked him one simple question, and his answer put me on a path that saved me from a very dark place. But more than that, it ultimately helped me achieve success, made me a published author, saved my relationships, and made me happy. I’m…

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The Power of Doing This Daily

By Craig Ballantyne | 02/8/2016

Full of amazing stories, out-of-this-world characters, and vivid details, you might mistake this book for the latest Stephen King novel. But it’s not about haunted houses or demon-possessed cars. Instead, this book opened a window into the history of the world’s greatest creators. Daily Rituals, written by a young man named Mason Currey, chronicles the…

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Criticism Is the Price of Success – Prepare for It and Profit From It

By Mark Morgan Ford | 02/5/2016

One of the most surprising and disappointing things about reaching an important goal is that many people won’t share your happiness when they hear about it. Some will even criticize your achievement.

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How to Wake Your Sleeping Success Giant

By Early to Rise | 02/3/2016

There is nothing worse than sleepwalking through life and never enjoying the journey. Bruce Lee said, “A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.” Do you agree? If a goal is not meant to be reached, then how do you…

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How to Stay Productive — An Unconventional Approach

By Leo Babauta | 02/2/2016

There isn’t a productivity guide in the world that will solve the problems that pretty much all of us face daily. I’m the same as you — I face these obstacles to getting stuff done: Doing busywork, instead of important work. Going to distractions instead of doing difficult work. Being…

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Why Do I Struggle to Change?

By Missi Holt | 02/1/2016

Instant gratification is a big problem in our society. We have become accustomed to getting what we want, when we want it. Changing your body, your nutrition, and your lifestyle are no different. You want to be more fit, eat better, and be happier now. But change is not that…

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AND THE WINNERS ARE…. Your Perfect Day Audiobook is on its Way

By Early to Rise | 01/27/2016

Last week we announced that we’d be giving away 10 Perfect Day Formula audiobooks. We received some great feedback from Early to Rise readers. We appreciate you taking the time to share with us how ETR has helped you, and what you hope to gain from reading Craig Ballantyne’s new…

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What True Lifelong Learners Do Differently

By Ryan Holiday | 01/27/2016

At 19 years old, a young French nobleman and army officer arrived in America and was given a military commission. As Marquis de Lafayette reviewed the troops for the first time — hardly a pretty sight — an embarrassed George Washington made some remark of deference to this new officer he needed…

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The Secret to Learning A New Skill

By Brian Tracy | 01/19/2016

How long has it been since you learned a new skill? There is a rule that says: “Whatever got you to where you are today is not enough to get you any further.” What this means is that your current level of knowledge and skill has been sufficient to enable…

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Never Let a Weekend Derail You Again!

By Missi Holt | 01/18/2016

A couple of weeks ago, Marie, a gal I chat with regularly at the gym commented on her struggle to “stay” on schedule over the weekends. “Monday through Friday it’s easier to stay on track. I have to get up and exercise before work; plus I plan my meals and…

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My Perfect Day

By Ryan Murdock | 01/13/2016

My perfect day begins when I wake up late and hit snooze. I stayed up late the night before, drinking a glass of wine or a whiskey and looking at maps, and I just don’t feel like rolling out of bed yet. When I finally do wake up, I’m a…

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