Author and creator of the Dilbert comic, Scott Adams, created a concept that has explained some of the most successful people and even companies in the world. To understand this concept, start by thinking about who the fastest hockey player is today. Not sure? How about the strongest football player- (NFL or soccer), you pick? Still no? How about the […]
For some time, productivity experts and motivational speakers have stated that obstacles are a good thing. They show that we are going in the right direction towards what we are trying to achieve and that the more obstacles we encounter, the greater the reward. The question is how do we deal with them and how do they help us. An […]
Occasionally, either in a school setting or a work meeting, we are told that we are in a “safe space.” In other words, we can express our opinions and ideas freely without fear of ridicule or even retaliation if we criticize those in authority. In that environment we have the ability to ask or act in a safe environment with […]
There is an apocryphal story that has circulated for many years that talks about the knowledge that experts have. One version of the story is one where a man is called to fix an issue with a large cargo ship. There is some difficulty with the engines that no one has been able to remedy. The man listens to the […]
For people who like to exercise, there is often a choice that they make: whether to work out at home, or to join a gym or a club and use their facilities. If you want to try working out at home, there are a number of things to think about. The first consideration is space. If you do not have […]
When speaking to successful people, it can be very surprising to hear that they often doubt themselves and even feel out of place in their present circumstances. These can be some of the top people in their fields who have achieved incredible things and yet they sometimes ask themselves if they really belong where they are. They literally feel like […]
One interesting technique that you can use when you are feeling unsure of a situation and how it may affect you is to “Flip the Script.” This is a practice whereby you turn a situation around and look at it from a positive angle instead of a potentially negative one. It is also known as being a “reverse paranoid”. You […]
When we are given feedback or advice, often it can be difficult to determine the value of it. We can be left to wonder if we should take the advice and if it has benefit for us. However, there are a few criteria we can use to help. One of the first things to ask yourself is how long has […]
As we have mentioned before, simplification is a powerful tool for productivity. When you want to do something, this can be very effective, but how about if you would like to help someone achieve a particular result. It could be making a sale, coaching them to achieve a result or simply giving advice. Rather than create a long, complicated process […]
There is a psychology of money that most wealthy people understand. The only times that they are unaware of it or unconcerned about it seem to involve incredible luck or incredible talent, but these instances are very rare. Mr. T. was working as a bouncer when he was famously discovered by Sylvester Stallone who offered him the role of Clubber […]
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