Not Always Progress is Equal
“We all want progress. But progress means getting nearer to the place where you want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turn then to go forward does not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road and […]
Habbiness
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant Did you know the act of teaching others can significantly enhance your own personal development and mastery of a subject. This phenomenon is referred to as the “Protege Effect.” Studies have found that individuals who spend time […]
3 Ways to Buy Happiness
“Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” – Jim Rohn Does more money make you more happy? One popular study indicates that higher income only increases happiness up until about $75,000 per year per person. But more recent studies indicate that a person’s sense of […]
10 Poor People Who Prospered
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson Want to accomplish something great but feel that the odds are against you? Too old? Too young? Too ill? Too uneducated? Too poor? Too ________. Fill in the blank. But […]
Buffett & Munger
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett At Berkshire’s annual meeting, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger talked about the state of the economy and what they expect. But they also dropped some wisdom. Here are a few of the highlights… Buffett: “Write your obituary […]
5 Fiction Books For Growth
“Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.” – Albert Camus We ❤️ to read fiction. But not all stories are for entertainment. Beyond these 10 benefits of reading fiction, some fiction books beautifully blur the lines between storytelling and personal development. These are the stories that don’t only draw us in, but […]
Let’s Get Rejected
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean Did you know your sense of smell is not only directional (that’s why you have two nostrils), but you’re also capable of scent-tracking just as well, or even better than, a dog? Perhaps […]
Your Free Goal Planner
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” – Robert H. Schuller According to one study by Dr. Gail Matthews, you are 42% more likely to accomplish your goals if you write them down. Unfortunately, most of us haven’t made a habit of writing goals (or even setting goals in […]
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Life
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius I was recently speaking to Tom Williams, the founder of Desert Island Survival (which is exactly what it sounds like), about the breakthroughs people have when they go on these excursions to a […]
Resting is a Skill
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…Including you”. – Anne Lamott A few years ago, Micaila and I spent a month in Rovinj, Croatia (highly recommended). Here’s what it looks like. And I swear it’s just as beautiful as this picture… It was summer. And we were right next […]