Benefits of rest and how to take a rest. “There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” – Alan Cohen Most of us think about rest as merely the absence of work – not something valuable in its own right. We neglect to take a rest, even …
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Why You Must Find The Unique Value Behind The Work You Do
A compelling value creates the backbone of your passion. I saw a real passion in the backyard of a 55-year old woman’s house. Friends took me outside my city to start the day with the tastiest breakfast I’ve ever had. This woman raises chickens in her backyard. But she doesn’t just feed them and keep them …
Swipe Right On Starting Slow: How It Benefits You and How To Do It
A must-step for enjoying and maintaining your walk towards your goals The price of too much is pain and suffering. You keep banging your head against a wall. Wanting your blog to be successful right this minute. Rushing to write 2000 words on your first day of writing. Wanting to have 1000 email subscribers in …
You Don’t Find Your Dream Career, You Build It
A career that energizes you instead of depleting you does not land on your lap. You build it. He had a lucrative career as a doctor or a researcher. And yet, he ditched everything for the unpredictable life of an author. He had graduated from Harvard Medical School. He had done a post-doctoral fellowship study …
How To Know When To Quit
Here are ways you can stop banging your head against a wall and instead walk through an open door. Yes, yes. Persevere. Endure. Push forward, steadfast. Don’t ever quit. Except, sometimes quitting is good for you. What is this effort and pride — without any reward — costing you? Are there amazing things you could be doing with the same amount …
Almost No One Gets To Do A Job To Eat A Slice Of Chocolate Cake
You are there to do the difficult work. My trainees surprised me the other day. A giant, delicious-looking, mouthwatering, chocolate cake was waiting for me on my desk. I was stumped. Sometimes, you get good surprises like this. Your students are happy with your teaching they are surprising you with a chocolate cake. That you …
Let Love Guide Your Work in 2020
For your work to thrive, there should be a spring in your step. “I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many …
To Achieve Mastery, You Have to Practice Deliberately
How you practice is more important than how often you practice. Starting at the age of 12, I sang in the shower. I would imagine myself to be a top singer mimicking the voices of my favorite female singers. My voice did never came close to them. Actually, that is not true. Family would cringe …
The Joy Of Change: Why Embracing Change Is The Way To Thrive
Don’t marry yourself to your idea or original plan. Look, I know it’s tempting to think that change is a scary thing. Like why would you pull out of your comfort zone? When it is so warm. When you can snuggle yourself inside your blankets of saturation and accomplishment. When it feels romantically satiating to be …
It Is Your Responsibility To Develop Your Potential The Best That You Can
“It’s your road and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” — Rumi “Wooooohooo!” screamed the 8-year-old. “I’m king!” He was laughing so hard, an ear-to-ear grin plastered on his face. The lego he built is standing proudly on the floor. For all eyes to see. In the …