3 Surprising Truths about Big Goals
Jim Collins explains the acronym BHAG – big harry audacious goal – in Built to Last. Big goals and weekend jeans have nothing in common. We say stupid things because everyone else says… Continue reading
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3 Ways to Do What Matters Today
Everyone wants to do what matters but we’re afraid to define it. After all, when you define what matters it’s unsurprising. Think love, relationships, satisfaction, health, and making a difference (mission). Suppose you… Continue reading
5 Ways to Matter More in the World
You matter more when you reach beyond yourself. #1. Don’t strive to matter more. “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” Sir Edmund Hillary The best things… Continue reading
Put One Big Rock on Your Calendar
The end of this week is your last opportunity to put a big rock on next week’s calendar. Once day-to-day urgencies appear, they prevent you from accomplishing important tasks. You’ve been meaning to… Continue reading
How to Answer the Voice in Your Head that Creates Things You Dread
Stress is self-inflicted. You might like to blame high prices or bad bosses, but stress is creating all our own crosses. Stress is made by voices in your head, not circumstances, people, or… Continue reading
Self-Consciousness: Solving the Hidden Hinderance to Enjoyment and Performance
The more energy you expend worrying about yourself, the less energy you have to make a difference in the world. Self-consciousness drains energy, enjoyment, and effectiveness. Self-consciousness is your inner voice telling you… Continue reading