If you’re always waiting for the perfect moment, that time may never come. And putting things off comes with a steep price; research shows that procrastination has harmful effects that are comparable to alcohol and drug abuse. To overcome chronic procrastination, willpower isn’t enough. You’re going to need a system. Try These Techniques You can […]
Excellence is a habit
Failure is subjective, which means you can reframe disappointments into opportunities. Make excellence a frame of mind with advice from Greg Harden, the life coach and consultant known for his work with sports superstar Tom Brady. Our latest Instaread will help you take it to the next level. Always Give 100% Years ago, when Harden […]
Don’t be shy
Networking is easy for some people. But for introverts, it can feel inauthentic and draining. Business consultant and coach Matthew Pollard has developed a proven process for introverts to overcome their fear of networking, build genuine connections, and set themselves apart. Narrow Your Focus Finding your passion is the easy part. Locating your niche can […]
The new laws of success
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett is the founder and leader of companies that are collectively valued at over $1 billion. His laws of success are less about business strategy and more about mastering your self, your storytelling, your philosophy, and your team. Our latest Instaread tells all. Rewrite Your Story Your self-story is your personal belief in […]
Can TikTok fix your life?
Some influencers use their social media channels to sell makeup, supplements, or shapewear. Dr. Julie Smith has a higher purpose: she creates TikTok videos to make mental health education accessible to everyone. Her mission has earned her more than 4 million followers on that platform. In our latest Instaread, we look at her practical advice […]
When millions of dollars aren’t enough
As a teenager, Steven Bartlett journaled about his aspiration to become a “happy sexy millionaire.” And really, who wouldn’t want that? As it turns out, the answer is Steven Bartlett. By the age of 25, he had nailed being a sexy millionaire. But he still wasn’t happy. What to make of this? Step One: Embrace […]
Invest in yourself
If you invest your time wisely, you can redistribute it when and where it matters most. This is what author and entrepreneur Dan Martell calls “buying back time.” Identify the tasks that drain your energy and then delegate those jobs whenever possible. The time you free up can then be filled with higher-value tasks that […]
How’s your mental fitness?
Negative thought patterns inhibit our happiness and damage our lives. Shirzad Chamine, a Stanford lecturer and the CEO of the largest coaching organization in the world, calls these thought patterns “Saboteurs.” They’re the automatic, habitual mind patterns that work against our success. How can we banish them? Train Your Brain Chamine says that the brain […]
Searching for the right words
A dictionary may seem like an objective resource. But these books are created by humans (in the old days, only men), and therefore subject to their whims and biases. Our latest Instaread is a novel that explores how the words we use shape the world around us — and our experiences in it. Secret Treasure […]
Transform your most important relationship
Personal boundaries help you have healthy relationships, and that includes your relationship with yourself. In The Book of Boundaries, Whole30 co-founder Melissa Urban offers a comprehensive guide to setting — and maintaining — good boundaries. Let’s take a look. Start with You Self-boundaries only depend on one person, which can be good or bad. Strategies from […]
