I’ve gotten a few requests for a post on how to set goals based on your personality type. It’s all well and good to read about how I set goals as a Type A extrovert—but what strategies can introverted and/or more laidback people pursue to help them accomplish their objectives? Fortunately or unfortunately, as I …
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Have you ever wondered why it can be so difficult to reach your goals, even when it’s something very important to you? This happens to everyone! Embarking on a new task, starting a new journey, or setting a new goal can be daunting, especially if you’ve started out with lofty aspirations in the past and …
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A new series of studies suggests that to achieve long-term goals, finding enjoyment in the process is a better predictor of success than focusing on the importance of the outcome. Research recently published in Psychological Science indicates that this principle applies to a wide range of personal goals, holds true across different cultures, and can be used …
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Planning to run a marathon (or taking on any task that requires a lot of time, discipline, and energy) can be overwhelming. The mere thought of the work that lies ahead may lead to procrastination. Whether our task is literally training for/running a marathon, creating a new habit, or tackling a work challenge, it can …
How are you doing on the goals you set at the start of the year? If you’re on track to accomplishing all, most, or even part of what you set out to, congratulations! But if there are some goals still on the table, or you haven’t made the progress you had expected or visualized in …
By now, I think we can all agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our professional world. If it hasn’t yet impacted you, rest assured: it will. It’s not a matter of if…it’s when. And the answer is SOON. While there tends to be a lot of excitement around this topic, there’s also a fair share of fear …
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When you hear the name Albert Einstein, chances are you think of physics, not personal development. But if you look past the wild hair and the blackboard equations, there’s a lot you can learn from him about how to approach goals—not just big, world-changing ones, but the everyday goals we set for ourselves. Einstein never …
On December 22, 2023, I stood on top of a peak I’d been eyeing for years — a brutal 3,300-foot climb over 3.5 miles. Exhausted, and hungry, but exhilarated, I felt like I’d conquered more than just the mountain. Why? Because a month earlier, I was lying on a gurney, while a surgeon cut into …
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We all have those tasks that we don’t want to do. Whether it’s a chore, a work assignment, organizing your taxes, or something else entirely, these tasks can weigh heavily on your mind and sap your motivation. Worst of all they can steal your joy from the things you want to be doing as they drain …
What am I referring to when I say, “Feels like you’re not making progress?” Mostly goals. You have something that you’re working toward – maybe it’s a health & fitness goal or a college degree or starting a business or buying your first home. Anything like that. You feel like you are showing up, being …
