We all want to be outrageously successful in life; whatever it is that the word ‘success’ means to each of us. It might be to settle down and start the perfect family, produce academic children and watch as they grow up to become the president; it might be to write an award-winning novel, own a billion-dollar company; or simply to create a life that you never need a holiday … [Read more...] about A Unique Daily Routine That Will Train Your Brain to Success
Self Discipline
7 Practices to Master Self-Discipline
A craftsman masters his trade by repeated practice, with care and continual learning, with devotion to the purpose. It takes the same kinds of things to master the craft of discipline: Repeated practice Single-minded devotion to the purpose Continual learning Care I’ve been giving some thought to what it takes to master the craft of discipline, and have been … [Read more...] about 7 Practices to Master Self-Discipline
How to Take Action Consistently
With respect to goals, projects, and other to-do items, it’s easy to get stuck too long in the thinking and planning phase. You can sit around writing and rewriting your goals, delving into your subconscious mind, working through emotional blocks, summoning the power of Thor… whatever. But if you don’t eventually get into action, you’re wasting your time. How can you get … [Read more...] about How to Take Action Consistently
Habit Change is Like Chess
Changing a habit is like playing a game of chess. In chess there’s an early game, a middle game, and an endgame. The same is true for habit change. Many people try to change their habits by skipping straight to the endgame. They dive in and commit themselves to making the change happen right away. This is what people do when they make a New Year’s Resolution. It hardly … [Read more...] about Habit Change is Like Chess
Small Choices Don’t Just Matter, They’re Everything
You've always put cream and sugar in your coffee, but today is different. You went to put that second spoonful of sugar, and you stopped halfway through. You only put one and a half today. You're not sure why, and you're not sure if it matters. It does. It matters more than you would ever know. That half of a spoonful could change your life, if you let it. Small … [Read more...] about Small Choices Don’t Just Matter, They’re Everything