Image: The Passion of Creation by Leonid Pasternak Whether your goal is to start your own business, write a book, or learn a new skill, distraction and procrastination are the enemy. Is there anything more frustrating than watching the day slip away and your goals go up in smoke? It doesn’t have to be like that. […]
8 Simple Things Resourceful People Do
Resourcefulness is always a telltale marker of an effective leader. Whether you’re an entrepreneur running a business, a manager running a department, or an employee looking to get ahead, a resourceful mindset can really set you apart from your peers. Simply saying “be resourceful” seems slightly redundant, as we’re all constantly looking for ways to […]
8 Essential Tips for Asking the Right Question
When you keep getting the wrong answer, perhaps you’re asking the wrong question. Fine, but what is the right question? I’ll admit, there is nothing more frustrating than the phrase “ask the right question.” Still, it’s important. Tony Robbins has said that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions […]
How to Focus on Your Genius Time
Do you ever find yourself grinding away at tasks that bore you or that you’re simply not very good at? Do your big goals always seem to be out of reach because your days are filled up with meaningless administrivia? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and professionals find themselves buried in the details, when they […]
5 Reasons You Don’t Need a Genius Idea for a Genius StartUp
“Just about every successful venture is based on an unoriginal idea, beautifully executed.” – Seth Godin When we talk about great innovations and successes in business we often assume that they’re based on great ideas. How many times have you heard about “a man with an idea and ambition,” or “the billion dollar idea”? And […]
The Secret to Living an Empowered Life
To believe in something is to give it an incredible power. Belief, or lack thereof, can make or break almost any truth. Are you always telling yourself and others around you that you can’t do something? That, no matter how hard you try, how much you practice, or how much help you get, it’s just […]
Think Like a Banker and Rake in the Cash
It’s common sense to “dress for success.” If you turned up for a job interview or a client meeting looking like you just rolled out of bed, you know exactly what would happen! But what if you applied this principle to other areas of your life? For example, what if you started “spending for success”? […]
10 Ways to Rewire Your Brain For Success
The human brain is an amazing thing. It keeps us breathing, dreaming, and scheming. And, if we train it and treat it right, it may even bring us untold success. Unfortunately, our brains don’t always work the way we want them to. Luckily, there are many ways to rewire bad habits, and get those neurons […]
10 Useless Motivation Myths
Motivation is often the bridge of the gap between you completing a task or deciding to put it off. However, some motivation hacks aren’t as useful in the context of finding long-term efficacy in task completion. Here’s some advice being circulated on the web that could be harming your goal more than helping it: A […]
