Posts tagged with “success”
2018 in Review: How I’m Structuring Goals to Make 2019 My Best Year Yet
Goals only matter if they’re measured. I’m learning from last year and setting measurable goals to make 2019 my best year yet.
learningplanningsuccessRead post ›Find the Why: Uncovering the (Sometimes Hidden) Reasons We Do the Things We Do
Underneath the things we do, there are almost always deeper reasons. In order to make the best decisions and live the best life, we should figure out what they are.
successmotivationRead post ›2017 Retrospective: What went right? What could have gone better? How will I improve going forward?
For many of us, 2017 was a pretty rough year. In this post, I’ll take a look at my 2017 experience, and how I’ll use that information to improve my 2018.
learningplanningsuccessRead post ›Make the Right Thing the Easy Thing: Better Choices by Default
Why is it — even though we KNOW what’s right — we often end up taking shortcuts and doing the wrong thing? Here’s how to be your best self, every time.
failuremotivationsuccessRead post ›How I’m Looking at My Past to Improve My Future
We all look at the past sometimes and think about what went wrong. Here’s a simple exercise to make sure reflecting on our past is building a better future.
learningplanningsuccessRead post ›Only Keep Score Against Yourself
Success is not how much money you make. It’s not how much stuff you own. It’s not your job, your status, or your rank against the neighbors. So what is it?
confidencehappinessphilosophysuccessRead post ›Why you should never feel guilty about “wasting time”.
If you worry that trying new ideas might be “wasted time”, consider this: I lived in a van and wore eyeliner for two years — and I owe my career to it.
confidencefailurefearlearningsuccessRead post ›The Baseline: How to Create Long-Term Happiness
The quest for happiness is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. But can we build long-term happiness? I think it’s possible. Let me explain. With cupcakes.
positivitysuccessRead post ›What Would You Tell Yourself About Balance in Your First Year of Business?
In your first year as an entrepreneur, it feels like you need to be running at 110%, all the time. But is that sustainable? Or necessary? Or even helpful?
businessworklifebalancesuccessproductivityRead post ›Why Can’t I Stay Consistent?
How can we make sure the things we care about most still get done, even when things get busy? Willpower isn’t enough; we need a routine to keep us on track.
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