Selectively, you can rationalize any conclusion, by ignoring the dots you don’t want to see. That’s why your own self-belief and bias have massive hidden power in the outcome of any situation. Usually creating patterns that repeat— which you may find frustrating or may love. Face that bias head-on, as ugly and painful as it […]
Between any two points, you can draw a line. Read More »
Laugh if you want, but this is a common attitude for the lazy employee mindset. I’m being paid only a fraction of what I’m worth, so I’m justified to pay only partial attention and do half-quality work. Ever been with a half-quality girlfriend or gotten surgery from a half-quality heart surgeon? Earn it the old-fashioned
In yourself. Treat yourself to a great meal, a nature walk, that book you’ve always wanted to read, and anything that feeds your soul. Nobody can tax this investment or steal it from you. You only get one body, as of 2020, so make it count!
Today, I want you to make the best investment you’ll ever make. Read More »
Me, too. That’s a good sign since it means you recognize the challenges and workload you’re carrying. To be overconfident is dangerous– blind arrogance, Dunning-Kruger style. I’d rather see the “check engine light” go off than smash in the screen to pretend everything is just fine. Use pain and anxiety as a diagnostic signal– to
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What’s the difference? ATTITUDE. Because we all have ups and downs– don’t kid yourself about how “tough” you are. Because you can’t know it all and avoid all problems– you need to be coachable and humble. Because others will appear to be more successful and do so faster than you– cheer them on instead of
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Each person in your life is either removing headaches for you or creating headaches. They are creating more time for you or costing you time. Adding energy or sapping your energy. Not saying only associate with the former and ignore the latter, since you intentionally want to invest in your friends and family. Categorize your
You’re either swimming faster than the current or not. Achieving goals is about swimming upstream– if you’re not swimming, you’re floating comfortably down the river. Until you go over the waterfall.
You’re either growing or dying– there is no keeping “steady”. Read More »
If you’re feeling overwhelmed…COMMUNICATE. If you’re not sure what to do next…COMMUNICATE. If you’re not feeling motivated…COMMUNICATE. Not asking for help is a sure way to spiral down when the inevitable challenges come. And no matter how good your reasons may appear, the end result of failure is still the same– you didn’t get your
Study: Memories of music cannot be lost to Alzheimer’s and dementia
A miracle for why you should be listening to music. Read More »