Have you ever set a goal that seemed completely achievable when you started? Maybe you wanted to get in better shape, learn a language, write a book, start a side business, or finally finish an important project. You made a plan, felt motivated, and got off to a good start. Then real life happened. Work …
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Every January, gyms fill up with people training like Olympians. By March, most are gone. The ones still there in December are rarely the ones who went hardest in week one. They’re the ones who decided Tuesday at 7am is when they train, whether they feel like it or not. The same pattern holds beyond …
You already know how to set a goal. That’s the easy part. You pick something you genuinely want — grow your business to six figures, launch the new product, finally build a consistent morning routine — and you commit to it. Then real life shows up. Psychologist Peter Gollwitzer, one of the leading researchers on …
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You could call it the tamest of mid-life crises, but as I turned 40 last year, I decided to devote myself to a long-neglected ambition – learning the guitar. I dutifully set myself the task of practising for 30 minutes a day, with the aim of strumming my way through the Bob Dylan songbook by …
There is a concept in time management called “Next Action.” Could this be the missing ingredient to your planning formula? You see, everyone has ideas.Like your friend who’s going to write a book. Not just any book, mind you – they are going to write the epic best-seller everything-I-know-about-life book. Oh, they’re also going to …
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Being productive is all about having a process that predictably achieves your goals. Whether studying for an exam, launching a product or building muscle you need to have a process that reliably and efficiently helps you to succeed. Having a reliable process that predictably helps me to complete tasks quickly is the cornerstone of my …
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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 …
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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