It’s much easier to start a new project than to finish an old one. Our open tasks can accrue over time, piling up until they become intimidating to address. Such unfinished business can become a mental roadblock. Tackling unfinished work may feel overwhelming at first, but if the task is broken into smaller steps, you […]
Your Guide to a Better Life
No one else can do it for you. To be happy, you’re going to have to put in the work. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine’s advice is to adopt a Stoic approach to daily living. Irvine says that the ancient Stoic philosophy is the best way to combat the challenges of modern […]
This Is How You Win
They say that desire is the mother of invention. The adage may sound like a cliché, but it happens to be true: desire is a powerful motivating force. Having the desire to achieve a specific goal will cause you to think about it all the time. These thoughts will eventually produce your best insights and […]
What’s Your Blind Spot?
What you can’t see can still hurt you. Sheryl Sandberg learned this principle early in her career at Google, where her personal experience directly informed institutional policy. In 2004, she became pregnant with her first child. With this experience came a revelation: there should be special parking privileges for pregnant women. Since Sandberg was a […]
Passion Is Overrated
Have you ever been given the advice to follow your passion? According to Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, that piece of conventional wisdom is nonsense. People who allow passions to direct their decisions tend to make unwise choices. They take risks and make other bad business decisions. According to Adams, it’s a much safer […]
Go Ahead: Get in a Fight
Around the world, many people are dealing with increased stress levels even as they’re spending more time at home. This isn’t the ideal formula for domestic bliss. The good news is that the occasional disagreement with your partner can be good for your relationship. Arguments that arise from sharing a life can be positive because they teach […]
The Science of Greatness
What if the way you think could decide your destiny? That was the unshakable belief of Wallace D. Wattles, a pioneering writer in the self-help genre. In books like The Science of Getting Rich, Wattles shared and developed his theories about how the human mind shapes the material world. Wattles believed that greatness is ultimately a […]
Expand Your Brand
There’s more to life than LinkedIn. If you’re thinking about transitioning into a new career or even entrepreneurship, employment-focused websites can be great. But don’t overlook social media platforms as a resource to build contacts and expand your audience. Your followers on social media can help you generate influence, find business opportunities that line up […]
Put Your Beliefs to the Test
With rapid-fire news cycles and the speed of social media, it’s easier than ever to quickly jump to the wrong conclusion. We humans have evolved with a tendency to believe information without verifying it first, especially when it comes to abstract beliefs. Historically, we have relied on black-and-white thinking to survive. Early humans didn’t stop to […]
Do Customers Need Your Products to Survive?
Now more than ever, shoppers gravitate toward items designed to appeal to their survival instinct. This has always been the case, according to marketing and branding expert Donald Miller. Human beings have evolved to prioritize their own longevity and success. Even people who have financial security are subconsciously drawn to products and tools that can […]
