by Perri Richman | Jul 18, 2018 | Articles, Motivation, Self-Improvement, Skill Development, Time Management
Recently, a colleague walked into my office looking refreshed. He had a great tan, relaxed physical demeanor, and big smile—but he hadn’t gone on vacation. I asked him, somewhat enviously, why he seemed so at ease. “I started playing baseball in ‘an old...
by Craig Ballantyne | Jul 17, 2018 | Articles, Motivation, Productivity, Self-Improvement, Skill Development
While there are several powerhouse speakers who will be “lighting up” the Perfect Life Retreat this fall, there’s one speaker in particular that I’m insanely excited about. His name is Tim Grover. If you don’t know Tim, you should. He has spent decades working with...
by Craig Ballantyne | Jul 16, 2018 | Articles, Motivation, Productivity, Self-Improvement, Time Management
Joe Coulombe was successful. At least, he was by most standards. Several years ago, he launched a small chain of convenience stores in southern California that fit the 7-11 model. But then, he saw an opportunity. Always one for innovation and improvement, he wondered...
by Craig Ballantyne | Jun 21, 2018 | Articles
Among Zig Ziglar’s famous quotes was this gem: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.” He’s right, but here’s where people go wrong. Most folks think motivation is found in pretty posts...
by Craig Ballantyne | May 21, 2018 | Articles, Motivation, Productivity, Self-Improvement, Skill Development, Time Management
Social media is driving us mad. Mark Zuckerberg has us addicted to our phones, and we’re losing a lot more than just our privacy. We short-circuit our brains first thing in the morning with Instagram. Millions check Facebook multiple times per day. Others mindlessly...