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 […]
Make the Right Choice
Obstacles are a natural part of life. But most of us have faced a lot more challenges than usual in 2020. Is there any value that we can try to find in recent hardships? Motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein says we have an important choice. When we encounter difficulties, we can embrace the challenge as an opportunity to […]
How to Own the Day
The way this morning unfolds will set the mood for the rest of your day. Getting a good start is incredibly important. You can set your intention for the workday in just 20 minutes. Three small steps will move things in the right direction: hydrate, do a little light exercise, and try to see the […]
Take the Big Leap
It may seem like circumstances are holding you back right now. But psychologist Gay Hendricks thinks that most of us are self-sabotaging in ways we don’t even realize. One of the most common barriers to success, according to Hendricks, is something called the Upper Limit Problem (ULP). It’s a self-imposed, subconscious limit for how much […]
How to Make Things Happen
The world is full of people who have ideas. But the light-bulb moments that lead to meteoric success are more likely to emerge when your goal-setting practices are systematic. Ideas have to be implemented. Enter Objectives and Key Results (OKR)—a management philosophy that pairs concrete objectives with actionable steps. This system has worked for some of the most successful companies […]
Don’t Be a Doormat
How can you be a more generous professional without letting other people step all over you? By doing one favor at a time. So-called sharks have a reputation for succeeding in business. But kind, good-natured people can also be tremendously successful as professionals. The key to be conscientious about generosity, giving in a way that […]
Does Viral News Cloud Your Judgment?
Staying on top of the news has become a matter of survival. Unfortunately, the news shapes not just our knowledge, but also our emotional states. Exposure to too many negative news stories—and that seems like most of them, these days—can therefore affect your ability to digest information properly and make good decisions. This means that […]
