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You probably already know way more than you need to know to make some big improvements in your life. Mastering the basics is all you probably need to greatly enhance your health, fitness, relationships, finances, and career. Few people really need to move beyond the basics. Your life would change for the better if you spent more time mastering the basics and less time worrying about the complex. K...

Groups of people who have similar results have similar habits. Thin people have similar habits. Overweight people have similar habits. Productive people have several habits in common. Similarly, unsuccessful people also have several habits in common. If you are having problems with your productivity, this article is for you. While we are all capable of amazing things from time to time, it is the t...

You procrastinate because the thought of taking a certain action makes you feel bad. There are lots of actions that give us that “Ugh” feeling when we even think about doing them. The unpleasant action could be going to the gym, doing your taxes, making an unpleasant phone call, or scrubbing the toilet. So, procrastination isn’t really an issue of laziness. It’s an emotional issue. Your brain pred...

Are billionaires unusual creatures that are born different from the rest of us? Maybe. Maybe not. It doesn’t really matter. What’s important is that billionaires have a different approach to the world that we can all learn from. People that have different results do things differently. And they do things differently because they think differently. You might not be cut out to be a billionaire, but...

The fear of failure has killed more dreams than all other fears combined. The fear of failure is insidious, because it’s largely in your imagination. It can also prevent you from even trying in the first place, which guarantees failure. It’s interesting that very small children have no concept of failure. They couldn’t care less if they fail to do something. They just try again. There are no negat...

“The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” - John C. Maxwell What is the first thing you do after you wake up in the morning? Maybe you check your phone, or you get out of bed to brush your teeth. Whatever it is, you might not think twice about it. Habits are learned behaviors that become a part of your routine over time. They can be subconscious. And habits are not always good....

Do you have any weaknesses? We all do, but some of us do a poor job of dealing with them. Others appear to have no weaknesses, because their weaknesses are never exposed. Your weaknesses can be a big drag on your life, or they can have minimal impact. It depends on the weakness and how you address it. A weakness doesn’t have to be a hindrance! Use these techniques to deal with weaknesses strategic...

Being quarantined is no fun, but it can be a blessing. You can be highly productive during your period of isolation if you make the most of your time. Most people complain about not having enough peace and quiet or enough time to get anything accomplished. Your wish has come true! Make the most of your quarantine with these strategies: 1. Exercise. You don’t have to drive to and from work. That’s...

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, or everyone is going to find out that you don’t deserve your achievements? If you can relate to those feelings of chronic self-doubt, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. You’re not alone - studies suggest 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. Overall, imposter syndrome stems from a high sense of self-doubt. In...

If your concentration skills are lacking, it’s not your fault. No one ever taught you how to concentrate and focus. In fact, most of us are experts at distracting ourselves. You’re probably pretty good at finding something to keep yourself busy. However, that something probably isn’t very productive. It’s just comfortable or entertaining. Do you want to be successful or comfortable? The world we l...

Whether last year was the best year of your life or the worst, it can be better this year. The default human emotion is happiness. It’s only when things get in the way of happiness that you fail to experience it. How many people really focus on making each year a happy year? Not many. Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot to have a good year filled with more good memories and fewer annoyances. Make this...

Most people consider getting their bodies in better shape. But few people think about growing their intellect. However, a mind is a terrible thing to waste! Yes, it’s important to keep your body healthy and fit. But put the rest of your available exercise time toward building your intellect! Try these techniques to build greater intellectual capacity: 1. Read. Reading is great. You can often find...

Writing prompts are effective because they force you to consider things you might not ever think about on your own. Writing is also an effective process for personal growth because it forces you to slow your thinking and organize your thoughts. You can’t write nearly as quickly as you can think! There are endless sources of writing prompts that can help you to discover more about yourself. Conside...

If you want to maximize your effectiveness and the amount you get done each day, organize tomorrow, today. The second that you open your eyes you can already be clear and certain about what you have to do that day. It’s much more effective than trying to plan your day on the fly! In the evening, you’re much more objective about the next day than you are when you’re in the midst of it. It’s easy to...

A few people are lucky to have a lot of talent for a specific skill and seem to progress very quickly without a lot of effort. For the rest of us, it’s best to make an intelligent effort to progress quickly. There’s so much information available today that the only real limiting factors are time and motivation. Still, there is a smart way to do anything. With the proper approach, you can develop m...

You don’t have to attend college to get a great education these days. There are so many educational materials readily available, often for free, that formal education is unnecessary in many circumstances. You can’t teach yourself to be a licensed teacher or physician, but there are a lot of things you can learn on your own. You don’t have to attend school to learn about Egypt, speak French, train...

Laziness is frustrating. There are things that you know you should be doing, but you simply don’t feel like doing them. Everyone has been in this situation more than once. A lazy day isn't an issue on occasion, but chronic laziness can cause a lot of short and long-term challenges in your life. Learning to deal with laziness in an effective manner is an important tool in your life skills tool...

You might be accountable to your boss at work, but are you accountable to yourself? Do you regularly let yourself down or fail to live up to the standards you’ve set for yourself? You’re not alone. Most people struggle to behave in a way that is congruent with their values and goals . Most people make plans that they never follow or set goals they never come close to achieving. This is a frustrati...

Every day gives you the opportunity to make your life a little better or a little worse. Most of us are too focused on surviving another day, or too distracted, to focus on the things that matter most to us. Asking yourself questions is a great way to focus your attention and set your priorities. When you ask yourself something, your brain can't help but try to answer it. Give it something wo...

There’s more to life than just going to work, eating dinner, maintaining your home, and watching TV. Even people that are obsessed with their careers can feel like their life is flat and lacks real meaning. You might be lucky enough to find true meaning from your work, but most of us desire greater fulfillment. We’re all searching for some kind of meaning from life. But, how do you find it? Use th...

Many people are poor at getting started. They make big plans but never take the first step. Others can get started but seem to bail out before they reach their goals. It’s quite maddening to put in a lot of work and then quit just before you reach success. The most successful people are masters at finishing what they start. They’re like a bulldog with a bone. They’ll never give it up without a fig...

If you’re struggling to be as successful as you’d like to be, there’s a great chance that a discrepancy exists between your goals and your values. If our goals are antithetical to our values, success is all but impossible. We don’t like to behave in ways that are counter to our values. If a mismatch exists, something has to give. If you’re forever coming up short when it comes to achieving your dr...

We all feel like we don't have enough time. But most of us waste far more time each week than we care to admit. The perfect time waster is enjoyable, allows time to fly by, and is highly distracting. Today, we have plenty of distractions that fit the bill for a perfect distraction. Time wasters are mostly habits that provide little to no meaningful reward for time invested. Avoid these time w...

As humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore. Have you considered having a rummage through your cupboards and your home and eliminating clutter from your spaces? Did you know that removing clutter from your workspace or your home can have significant benefits on your wellbeing? From bringing dow...

Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid punishment. For example, a child wants to make the basketball team so he can be popular and get closer to the cheerleaders. Intrinsic motivation is when doing an activity is rewarding in and of itself. A child wants to be on the basketball team because he loves to play basketball. Or he’s fascinated with the idea of lear...