Maybe you dream about moving up into a management position. Maybe you dream of starting a company or working for a startup. You’ll soon find that many companies are seeking all the traditional hard skills along with more intangible qualities. The good news is that most of these capabilities

You may have times when you’ve been hurt or feel angry toward someone close to you. They may have said something that devastated you or performed some behavior without thinking that triggered feelings of frustration and anger. And yet you still hope to include them in your life.

Whether you realize it or not, you negotiate every day. You negotiate with yourself, your partner, your children, co-workers, boss, friends, family, and with clients, customers, and in other business dealings. You’re negotiating during your daily life whether you like it or not. Just a little work in this

When it comes to making decisions that take you out of your comfort zone, it can really be emotionally trying. The only way around those decisions is to be untrue to your beliefs. And that’s an approach you most likely want to avoid. Your conscience is bound to

Warren Buffett is famous for being incredibly wealthy and giving good advice. One of Buffett’s most famous pieces of advice is commonly referred to as the 2-List Strategy or the 25:5 List Strategy. It’s simple, but effective. Let’s look at how it works. How many goals

The most productive way to exist is by sharing positive interactions. I feel enlightened when I am able to collaborate with others. When I share knowledge, creative ideas are the end result. I encourage my co-workers to join weekly brainstorming sessions with me. Spending time sharing what we know helps

Motivation is powerful, but not entirely necessary. Motivation makes it easier to take action, but you take plenty of actions without the presence of traditional motivation. Without motivation, it’s also easy to procrastinate. Motivation is tricky. What exactly is motivation? Is it enthusiasm for an action? Or is it

If you don’t like something change it, if you can’t change it change your attitude. – Maya Angelou

I begin my day in a state of appreciation. When my feet touch the floor, I say, “Thank you.” I am grateful that I am blessed with another day. I feel thankful to be able to breathe. I even feel gratitude for the fibers in the carpet that tickle my

It’s not necessary for the whole world to know who you are to be highly successful. You only need the right people to know who you are. For example, if you’re a real estate broker, you want the people in your area to know who you are. If

Have you been trying to become more efficient at work? Great news: this simple 4-step guide will show you how to increase your efficiency and have a higher quality of work in everything you do. 1. Use a Journal Yes, you can write things down in your online calendar, but

Lemonade stands have been teaching kids about how to run a business for generations. Remember the old Peanuts cartoon where Lucy dispenses advice instead of drinks for five cents, and then Snoopy undercuts her for two cents? Even if your neighborhood was less competitive growing up, your first experience with

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Times of trouble can make it more difficult for you to find gratitude in your heart. They can make you turn to anger or resentment. However, you can still show gratitude despite challenging issues in your life. If challenging times are affecting your ability to see gratitude, consider these ideas:

You can’t wave a magic wand and make the day longer. But there are things you can do to save time. And there are things you can do to maximize what you accomplish with your time. You can add hours to your day. This will require a change in

Many people equate being self-employed with being an entrepreneur. We suggest that few of us are entrepreneurs, but all of us are self-employed. To make the distinction, let us explore the requirements of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is generally characterized by some type of innovation, a significant investment, and a strategy that

I recognize that this past year has been an eventful year. I look back on it with great hindsight, and I am grateful that it is over. I now raise a toast to the New Year! I am still here, despite the challenges of this past year. I am alive

Over the past year, we have written and recorded 100s of speeches, blog posts, newsletters and podcasts.  I know that many of you are stretched for time, so I have compiled the 5 most popular resources, speeches, articles and podcast episodes that have been most popular with my community

A lot of us are concerned with the size of our biceps or the girth of our waist. Having a fit body is important. However, keeping your mind in shape is critical to enjoying your life at the highest level. Give your brain the attention it deserves! Keep your mind

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Simple living gives me more time, energy, and freedom. I find beauty in my own version of minimalism. I set priorities and streamline my to-do list. I figure out what matters to me. I get rid of nonessentials and devote more time to the activities that enrich my life. I

Being an entrepreneur is hard work. Do you have a mindset that gives you the best chance for success? Here are a few characteristics that many entrepreneurs share. See where you fall. Do you have a winning mindset to succeed as an entrepreneur? ☐ I will succeed if I work hard

Tools should be used in order to improve your productivity, automate your workflow and make your life easier. There are 3 great tools I’ve been using this year that has help me do just that. Notion.so Notion is great because you can track everything with it in the