This article was originally a guest post I published on Entrepreneur.com Entrepreneurs constantly test their endurance on every level — mentally, emotionally and physically. It seems as if there’s never enough time to tackle everything that needs to get done. Too often, the first thing that falls from the to-do list is physical exercise. Does…
This article was originally published on the Pocket Mentor mobile app – start your free trial today! “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo da Vinci In our recent audience survey, you said you wanted more insights, tips, and tools on setting and achieving goals… and we listened! So, let’s start with…
Some days our inspiration comes from reminding ourselves that anytime we do something worth doing we will face resistance. One of the most important factors in success is something called grit – it’s a sort of mental toughness. It doesn’t matter if you were born with it; you can cultivate it. It’s more influential to…
My favorite moment on TV is on Friday nights when Jimmy Fallon writes hilarious thank you notes on The Tonight Show. ‘“Thank you, cotton candy,” Mr. Fallon scribbles on a correspondence card, “for making my grandmother’s hair look delicious.” Thank you, “bowling, for giving me an excuse to drink with somebody else’s shoes on.”’ –…
It’s Commencement Season! You have friends or family who have achieved one huge goal and and are entering into the next big thing in their lives. Many of them will endure really dull commencement speeches. Others will hear powerful words they’ll never forget. I wish I could remember who gave the Commencement Speech or what…
When you’re ready to make a change – a personal or professional improvement, or if you aim to launch a whole new initiative in work or life, don’t be surprised when you encounter this paradox – great excitement and energy, combined with FUD – fear, uncertainty, and doubt (a term we often used in the…
Suddenly, the “magic” of “tidying up” has struck a chord with millions. In just four months, 2 million copies of Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up have sold.
One thing is clear – many people long to do something that seems simple – de-clutter, get organized, and enjoy transformation.
It resonates because all of us know we have a constant need to de-clutter our external spaces.
But I believe that our internal spaces must be given the same level of respect and diligent attention as the external spaces. These include our perspectives, attitudes and personal direction at work and in our careers.
Questions are the secret sauce that leads to big and small successes. Over the years, I’ve led, advised, and mentored hundreds of people. Most of the time, people want to know how to wrestle with a challenge or perplexing problem at work. Often, they are in a hurry. That is how I spent a great…
Want to know the simple, most powerful way to achieve your goals and New Year’s resolutions? Tweak your morning routine. It will transform everything. I’m not talking about just getting things done. I’m saying you can have a morning routine that gives you energy, motivation, and momentum to achieve your goals, and have the positive impact you…