Stuck? Could Be What You Won’t Consider
Whenever any goal consistently remains out of reach, resilient habits of thought may be the problem. resile v.i. To start back; to recoil to recede …
Mindset
An open, calm, confident mindset. Plugged in, mostly. Opting for feel good, then act instead of get into action to shut down bad feelings.
What To Do When You Just Can’t Get Organized
Sometimes, no amount of tools, tricks, habits or systems are enough to get us and keep us sane and organized. When that’s the case, the …
Pollyanna
To be a Pollyanna is to be irrepressibly positive amidst the realities of life. Those who haven’t figured it out yet use the term pejoratively. …
A Conspiracy Theory
Consider this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” If this is true, then anything …
How to Make Money
The best way to make money is not to try. The next best way is to help others be happier, freer, and growing in any …
One Good Way to Respond to Bad Things Happening
Positive responses to life help and negative responses harm. When bad things happen, it makes sense look for positive ways. Of course, many ways that …
It’s like turning your head
Evolutionary neurologists have a good explanation for our habit of focusing mostly on the negative, the problems, what is wrong. They explain how we inherited …
Who is Asking?
We describe ourselves by our roles. We think we are our thoughts and emotions. We believe we are our histories. We hold tight to these …
How to Drop the Resistance to Changing Old Habits
Success usually requires replacing some old habits with new ones. Replacing a habit is simple to do. The first step–committing to the change–can be really …
Freedom of Choice
“Should I get a(nother) degree or start a new company?” “Should we acquire this company, double down on that technology, or increase dividends?” “Should we …