Focus is about saying no. Anyone can say no to bad ideas, but only a focused person will say no to good ideas. Focus is something that people consistently bring up as a key to success. When Warren Buffett was asked the key to his success, he simply replied, “Focus.” Bill Gates had the same …
I’m a big believer in the to-do list. I usually sit down to make one when I get into work and put everything on it: priorities for that day, tasks that could help me move bigger projects forward, tasks that could get done next week … Needless to say, these lists can be as long …
Conducting a mid-year review allows us to reflect on where we are. We can recognise our success, and identify any goals that are off course and adjust our plan accordingly. Here’s my step-by-step plan for a mid-year review and some suggestions to get back on track if things aren’t as expected. Step 1: Gather Your …
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There’s a persistent myth that purpose is complicated. That it requires years of soul-searching, a perfectly crafted mission statement, or some lightning-bolt moment of clarity that suddenly reveals why you exist. But that hasn’t been my experience either personally or professionally. Purpose, at its core, is actually quite simple. What’s not simple is acting on …
Setting goals can transform your life. Goals can help you get in shape, improve your finances, learn a new language, or finally launch that business. But goal-setting can also leave you miserable. Burnout, stress and disillusionment are high on the list of potential side effects. The crucial difference between success and burnout often comes down …
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Isn’t it ironic that we are often reminded best of how precious our time is when we manage it the worst? Like when you’ve worked long days for months, but your quarterly presentation still isn’t ready for tomorrow’s meeting. Or you missed your child’s final championship game due to scheduling conflicts. Regardless of the scenario, …
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If you’re the type who often sees 5 p.m. on the clock and wonders where the day went, you may need a little bit of a reset to boost your productivity. But rather than heading to TikTok for some mind-bogglingly complicated morning routine, opt for a few simple strategies from time-management experts that’ll set you up for …
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It’s no secret that journaling is a powerful tool to help us get to know ourselves and live more intentionally. The sheer amount of benefits associated with journaling is frankly ridiculous, considering how simple it is. But today we’re going to be diving into how journaling can help us become better versions of ourselves. Specifically, we’re going …
Say you have a personal goal: you want to build a business, lose weight or learn a language. Does it make more sense to set a deadline for that goal (i.e. I want to speak conversational French in 9 months) or should you ignore it? I think this is an interesting question because, on the …
Many of us set goals, but sometimes we fail to achieve them. There is a way, though, to increase our chances of hitting our goals: Set reminders. “It’s quite hard to achieve our goals,” said Sam Gilbert, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University College London. “There are many, many reasons why we get led astray, …
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