The judge in your head stands in your way of achieving your dreams. I said yes to an offer that paid twice what I was earning before. I needed the money. But the job felt wrong. I lost my way when I listened to the judge in my head. I was supposed to be an expert on things …
Tag: Self-Improvement
How To Be Confident(Even If You’re a Shy Person)
4 tips that can help you. Imagine you have lived your whole life in a warm environment. And now you are forced to live in an opposite environment. The big problem you will encounter when you try to live in the new environment is how to live. And how to get used to this cold, cold …
The Most Important Lesson We Can Learn From Dale Carnegie
It has to do with why he has created his best-seller book. Thirty-five years ago, I was one of the unhappiest lads in New York. I was selling motor-trucks for a living. I did not know what made a motor-truck run. That wasn’t all. I did not want to know. I despised my job. I …
The Practice Rule: Practice Alone Is Not Enough
How you practice is more important than how often you practice. “If you want to achieve mastery, you must learn to practice deliberately.” — Ken Sterling There was once a woman who went to another city for an urgent work leaving her two teenage boys with an assignment: To take care of her garden. She had been taking …
People Are Successful When They Are Disciplined
If you ever wonder how to be successful. How it is that people bridge who they are now to who they want to be, the answer is discipline. I repeat the basics of many things in my life. Healthy living. Effective communication. Writing. Teaching what I know to my colleagues. Learning from others,. Preparing great …
I Believe Working So Hard Should Not Come At The Price Of Your Life
Work matters but it should not come at the cost of your relationships. It sounds beautiful, doesn’t it? Making tons and tons of money. Having the money to do whatever the hell we want. The “Work hard” advice pushes people to find a magic bullet that is as fun as a theme park and pays …
Happiness Is An Inside Job
Happiness isn’t something that is deserved or earned from something outside yourself. Looking for happiness outside of you is like expecting the speaker of the ‘Happiness’ seminar to show you the sun you can’t otherwise seem to find. Even when it is right above you in the sky. You are only ripping yourself apart by …
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 …
How To Use The 80/20 Law To Be Super Productive
Instead of improving everything (urgh, much effort), try to improve the tiny things that have a disproportionate impact. How many shoes do you have? 20% of your pairs will be worn 80% of the time. Want to work more efficiently? 20% of your time at work generates 80% of the value. Want more claps? 20% …