There is an old saying that you should “dig your well before you are thirsty.” What it means is that you should prepare in advance for your future. That may be saving money for the future, getting in better health or networking with people to advance your career or business. Successful people take this saying very much to heart because […]
If you think about the people that we like the most, they usually have a number of traits that are appealing. They are often fun to be around, they may be funny, interesting and they make us feel good about spending time with them. There is one trait that virtually all of them have in common, however. They are givers. […]
When exercising, it is very common for people to grunt or groan when they exert themselves. Exercises are meant to make us push ourselves physically and mentally to improve our bodies and minds. Grunting, grimacing or even yelling has been shown to help with increasing our ability to lift more weight and feel less pain in the moment. However, surprisingly, […]
There have been numerous articles, podcasts and social media posts on the best recovery hacks for your mind and body. It is a very popular subject as people’s lives have gotten so busy and they are constantly bombarded with inputs from screens, in the form of video, pictures and audio. All of this relentless messaging leaves people physically and emotionally […]
We have discussed many benefits of taking a long-term approach to your life. These include building a solid foundation of good habits and skills, building a solid financial foundation and not being affected by short-term setbacks. One benefit that is often over-looked because it is so obvious is the effect of long-term thinking on future events you may not have […]
If you had a billion-dollar machine, you would almost certainly be sure to take very good care of it. You would make sure that it was serviced regularly according to the manufacturer’s specifications and that you did not over work it or allow it to overheat. If you had a valuable racehorse, you would be sure to give it the […]
There is a principle in problem solving that says that the simplest solution is usually the best one. It has also been referred to Occam’s Razor. The idea is that people will often attempt to over-complicate a situation that requires a very rudimentary solution. I am reminded of a personal example in my home. I was having trouble with my […]
When people try to motivate themselves, they will often look at what other people have done to get ideas and to see what is an achievable goal. This makes sense because we are much more able to visualize what can be accomplished if others have done it. There is one major issue with this approach however, and this is that […]
Self-help marketing seems to constantly talk about ways to be more productive and stay busy working on yourself, your family and your business. They frequently mention the need to increase efficiency so that you get more done in the day. These are well-intentioned pieces of advice, but they can become over-whelming very quickly if you don’t know what to work […]
When lists are compiled of the greatest fears that people have, the fear of public speaking is usually at the top of the list, with the fear of dying further down the list. While that may be a surprising fact, another fear that is usually near the top of the list is the fear of rejection. This fear is so […]
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