I recently read the book “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson, which is about the small choices we make about the daily actions we take that, over time, either lead us closer to success, or farther away from it. They are…
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The Monthly Review
A Monthly Review is a look back and a look forward, similar to a Weekly Review but with the time frame of a month. • Prepare needed information & tools • Realign priorities • Outline a plan • Check systems…
Posted in goals, productivity
The Habit of Complaint
When I worked at the library, one of our volunteers was the sweetest little old lady you can imagine. There were days I could tell that she wasn’t feeling her best, but she always got up, got dressed, and gave…
Soundtrack to Manage the Day
Music can be a powerful way to manage your energy and productivity throughout the day. Wake up with music that uplifts and motivates. Two favorites of mine are Good Morning by Mandisa at the Inspirational Playlist on Youtube, and Fire by Gavin…
Posted in productivity
25 Quotes and Affirmations to Finally Defeat Procrastination
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…
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…
Posted in Books, Ideas That Work
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.…
Posted in personal development
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…
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