Procrastination is a major obstacle to productivity that we all face. Armed with 25 quotes and affirmations based on Alex Vermeer’s strategies for motivation (plus 10 more to overcome fear!) you will have powerful ammunition to finally defeat procrastination. Fear is a common…
Yearly Archives: 2015
Give and Take (Book Review)
In the book “Give and Take,” author Adam Grant outlines different reciprocity styles, including: givers, matchers, and takers. He then poses a question: which style would you guess is most likely at the bottom of the success ladder? While givers…
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25 Quotes to Defeat Procrastination
Alex Vermeer has identified strategies to get motivated in four categories: increase expectancy, increase value, decrease impulsiveness, or decrease delay. These quotes will inspire you to implement these tactics for defeating procrastination. Choose a Growth Mindset “No matter what your ability is, effort is…
Choose the Door of Love: Jim Carrey’s Commencement Speech
Commencement Address by Jim Carrey, Maharishi University of Management, May 24th, 2014 Jim Carrey may be best known as a comedian, but his commencement address at the Maharishi University of Management on May 24th 2014 provides much to think about.…
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Conquer Your Fears and Get Stuff Done
Fear is an emotion that can prevent us from making a meaningful life. As human beings evolved, fear developed to protect us from possible threat or danger, triggering a physical response that shuts down the thinking part of the brain…
How to Be Awesome in 10 Steps
I joined a great Meetup group that gets together to talk about the ideas in non-fiction books. It is so inspiring to meet others interested in personal development and working toward goals. At the last meeting we discussed “Start: Punch Fear…
Smart Strategies You Can Use to Tackle the Tasks You Hate
Divide the Tasks You Hate Into Compartments I hate crushing cans. I would rather exercise, mow the lawn, scrub the toilet, pretty much anything other than crush cans. On the list of things I have to do, it would definitely rank…
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The Wimpy Person’s Guide to Grit
Studies show that the ability to persevere in the face of challenges is pretty important to accomplish goals. External distractions are difficult enough to deal with, but mastering internal distractions may be even more challenging. Managing our own endless ability to…
Plant Where You Grow Best
In the spring, I always plant petunias in front of our house. It’s a sunny spot, and they thrive there and produce colorful blooms. This year I bought a few too many petunia plants, so I tried to plant some under a…
Find the Sweet Spot with the Priority Matrix
If you study productivity, you will learn about a key concept for setting priorities: Stephen R. Covey’s Time Management Matrix, also called the Eisenhower Matrix. The four quadrants show different possibilities for time use. But what happens if you remove…
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