How to End Procrastination Now. 11 Amazing and Terrific Tips.
How to end procrastination now? It’s a common question. Look. We’ve all been there. That nagging feeling that we should be doing something, but for some reason, we can’t seem to get started. Hours drift by and before we know it, the day is over and we still haven’t accomplished anything. Except maybe watching some […]
Ever Think, “I Have a Procrastination Problem?” How to Quickly Abolish It.
I have a procrastination problem. Admitting it is the first step to overcoming it, right? Well, it’s procrastination we’re talking about now. Procrastination is a funny thing. You know you’re doing it, as you’re doing it, and you do nothing about it. You know it’s going to affect your performance somewhere. And that task or […]
What Does Time Management Mean? Freedom and Happiness. Here’s How.
What does time management mean? I realize that I talk about it a lot, but I’ve never defined it. The answer, for me, is both practical and philosophical. So let’s attack it from both ends. “That’s what she said.” ~ Michael Scott Sorry, had to do it. That’s what she said. Ok, serious now. Time […]
3 Devastating Time Management Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Yes, even I make time management mistakes. This morning is a case in point. I got Cameron to school late. It was avoidable. And it was my fault. I slept through my alarm. At some point, I shut it off and then overslept. Wendy woke me up a few minutes after 7 AM, more than […]
How Time Management Is Important and Useful? Being Ahead of the Game.
Today was a good primer on how time management is important. I hit the ground running this morning. Woke up, brushed my teeth, and got Cameron to school on time. Then I finished this morning’s blog post in the parking lot of Cole’s school. From there, I updated one dashboard and then we (my tech […]
How to Be More Disciplined? 11 Easy Tips for More Success. Faster.
Every day, someone asks me how to be more disciplined. They recognize that a large part of my success is because I’m highly productive. It’s a well-known fact that discipline is the foundation for success. It may be your career. Or it may be your relationships, health, finances. But whatever it is, discipline is the […]
How I Use Growth Mindset Goal Setting and Time Management for Success
Growth mindset goal setting is about learning. Growing. Improving. It’s about becoming your best self in the context of whatever it is you’re doing. The sun hasn’t quite risen as I start this post here in the parking lot of the school. Today starts the second week of the year. Since December 28, […]
Do Little Gratitude Practices Help You Become Admired and Successful?
Gratitude practices are one of the most important aspects of success. And happiness. You’ve seen it now for more than a few posts. I end each one with three things I’m grateful for. I try to keep it focused on wealth, health, and self. But sometimes it strays. And that’s okay. However, the structure is […]
How to Be Positive? Never Forget the Powerful Controllables.
Every so often, I get asked how to be positive. I believe being positive is the consequence of a choice. I don’t think you can actually choose to be positive. Could I be wrong? Sure. But I don’t think that I am. This afternoon, after the soccer game, Wendy had set up a volunteer event […]
The Definition of a Fixed Mindset? It’s The Astonishing Attitude Holding You Back.
The definition of a fixed mindset is one built on limitations. One based on a fixed destiny. And one that I believe is wrong. The basic definition of a fixed mindset goes something like this: “Talent or intelligence alone create success without effort.” As I said yesterday, this is the opposite of a growth mindset. […]