Over the years I’ve been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept – the ant philosophy. I think everybody should study ants. They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That’s a good philosophy. If they’re headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they’ll look for …
One “hack” to achieving your goals matters most… I learned it recently on a podcast. The podcaster shared how peer reviewed research shows people are most successful at achieving their goals when they have just one. That’s the hack. Have just one goal. Simple. Yet my mind was blown. Yeah, this is why I find achieving goals so hard …
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In 1996, Southwest Airlines was faced with an interesting problem. During the previous decade, the airline company had methodically expanded from being a small regional carrier to one with a more national presence. And now, more than 100 cities were calling for Southwest to expand service to their location. At a time when many airline …
A system without a goal is like a marathon without a finish line. But a system with a bad goal will result in a bad outcome. Traditional goal-setting methods use the SMART framework. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Sounds great for small, short-term goals, but not so much for ambitious, long-term …
SMART goals are not so smart: make a PACT instead Read More »
For many of us, the desire to become a better version of ourselves is ever-present. We want to continue to grow, to learn, to expand – but how do we make it happen? You might think the key lies in taking big action, like going back to school to pursue your passion, changing your career, …
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Reaching some goals is simply the straightforward application of effort. If you want to get in shape, eat less and exercise more. It doesn’t require a brilliant strategy. However, I’d say most accomplishments don’t fall into this category. I’ve set many goals that I don’t even know where to start. I recently set a new …
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Alright, here we go—another new year, another fresh start. But this time, let’s make it different. Let’s make 2025 the year you stop just talking about change and actually live it. It’s not about setting a hundred little resolutions you’ll forget by February. It’s about focusing on what really matters: one big, life-changing goal, a …
Your mind is a powerful tool! I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, but it is so important to understand. From the moment you are born, everything you see, word you hear, or experience you have is recorded into your brain! All of these things shape your mindset! Your mindset will determine the quality …
If you struggle to rise in the morning, you are in very, very good company. It’s a common experience, research shows, to feel groggy and sluggish when you wake up. Scientists call the drowsiness felt upon awakening “sleep inertia.” Though it often dissipates within minutes, some people find that the sensation lingers for an hour or two and impairs their attention …
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When I was young, if someone had told me that I would grow up to run my own business and become a millionaire in my 30s, I wouldn’t have believed them. I was raised by an extremely frugal single mom, and being rich was never the kind of success that I thought was possible. I also didn’t have a …
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