These Aren’t The Solutions We’re Looking For
The solution that we crave will remain frustratingly hidden until we raise our buzz. When we raise our buzz, the solution comes into view. It will …
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The Greatest Source of Failure
The greatest source of failure is not a lack of talent, capital, or ideas. And it’s not politics or the lack of opportunities. The source …
An Unusual Productivity Boost
Here is a rather unusual productivity boost that takes just 2 minutes per day: set simple, quiet bedtime and waking up buzz-raising routines. Each night …
Some Wind In Their Sails
When people are down, they can’t be productive and they pull others down with them. Sometimes all they need is some wind in their sails. They …
You as Superhero
The start of anything worthwhile is a thought. Nothing happens until someone has a thought like, “Hey, this would be cool.” When you direct your …
Focusing on What’s Missing to Get What You Want?
We can choose to focus on lack or on appreciation. Focusing on the lack of anything pretty much always prolongs whatever is lacking. Focusing on …
Give and Get
The sages tell us that the best way to get what we want is to give it to others first. Sounds like an odd approach. …
Because Inertia
People who try to raise their buzz–to feel good then act–often report that they fall right back to a not-so-good-feeling state. Somehow. they can’t hold …
Focusing on What’s Wrong?
Focusing on what’s wrong feels bad. And it is helpful as long as we continue on to what we want instead and what’s right already. Otherwise, …
Whistle While You Work
We would be much happier, healthier, and wealthier if we gave up doing stuff today to make us happy tomorrow. Happiness is here, now, inside of …