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To Procrastinate Less, Start Doing These Five Things
According to this article in the Wall Street Journal, procrastination may not be just a matter of laziness. It may also be related to a deep emotional strategy to avoid stress. That may explain why some people are always behind on projects, appointments, etc. Human beings will do anything to avoid stress – even if …
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Video: Choice Power is Greater Than Willpower
I was able to track down Carrie Wilkerson (@barefoot_exec), author of The Barefoot Executive to get her thoughts on how simple choices affect our lives. Be sure you watch this from beginning to end and take her words about willpower to heart. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmsYRQ2D1s4″]
10 Happy Things To Think About When You Open Your Eyes
The first one to five minutes after we wake up can frame our entire day. There are two thoughts that we have for every action. The first one is the decision whether or not to do a ‘thing’ that we know we have to get done. But the second often overlooked thought process is our attitude …
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Video: The importance of Imperfect Daily Action
This is this the phrase that I have on my cell phone home page: Imperfect Daily Action. In reminds that small forwards steps are the best way forwards towards any achievement. It also helps me accept my imperfection and not get so down on myself for minor setbacks. Watch the video and let me know …
SDN016: Why You Should Learn the “Dark Arts” of Influence with Sharí Alexander
In this episode I was lucky enough to track down Sharí Alexander in Southern California . She is one of the very experts you will find on the important topic of personal and professional influence. This is a subtle skill that the most successful people in the world have mastered and it has allowed them …
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Three Immutable Laws of Discipline That Smart People Live By
Plan everything or it will never happen Manage your time as recurring daily, weekly and monthly appointments on your calendar. Most of your calendar should be recurring blocks of time that have you making consistent progress towards your highest priorities. Don’t forget to add in regular blocks for relaxation time, screw around time, family time, …
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Three Rarely Talked About Attributes of a True Leader
It doesn’t matter if you are the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or a T-ball coach. Life presents us with leadership opportunities. I have been in education for 15 years. I’ve been a head coach for football, basketball, and track. However, the one role that has taught me the most about leadership is being …
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Can You Sit Still For 180 Seconds? I Dare You.
Your ability to focus and properly allocate your time is instrumental to any success that you hope to achieve. However the world, and specifically the internet, is not designed to help you focus. It is design to grab your attention with a compelling headline and suck you away from whatever you are working on to …
The Simplest Success Tip You’ll Ever Read
We love to overcomplicate success sometimes. But one of the most successful habits that has helped me over the years is so simple that people can’t believe it possibly works. It comes down to one word: Movement. Successful people don’t sit around much . They are always moving or standing or generating motion in some …
Forget motivation. This is what you REALLY need to succeed.
One of the circles that I run in is that of professional speakers. It allows me to be around people that are much smarter than me. And that pushes my limits and makes me grow into a better speaker, a better person and a better business owner. When I tell people about my amazing experience …
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All Major Life Decisions Are Based On Love or Fear
The title above was one of many gems that came out of this university commencement speech by Jim Carrey. It is not uncommon to have celebrities speak at commencement ceremonies. This one was special and has some very deep words that you should listen to and put into practice in your own life. What did …
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