First Principles Thinking or reasoning from first principles is one of the best strategies to use for breaking down complex problems and coming up with original solutions. It’s also one of the best ways to learn the art of thinking clearly. Reasoning from first thinking has been used for years...

Do you want to change your life? The key is to rewrite the story you tell yourself. Often, we tell ourselves we’re good at some things and not others. That becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. You say, “I’m not good with money,” and sure enough, financial freedom eludes you. Much of our...

Have you ever felt stuck and complacent in life, wishing for a better job, the perfect relationship, or more money? It is easy to believe that if you wait around long enough, the right opportunity or circumstance will fall into your lap and then you will finally be happy. But you might waste...

You’re dreading it – that conversation with your boss, your significant other, your neighbor, your teenager… you know that conversation. You’ve been avoiding it forever, but you just can’t keep things as they are, and this time, you have to say something. Fear of confrontation is something...

We’ve all been there. All of us can recall an instance in which the group members we were among made a decision that didn’t completely feel right, but that we went along with because the group seemed decided. It’s a classic example of “groupthink.” Maybe we felt too intimidated to challenge the...

One of the surest ways to improve your life, your sense of well-being, and fulfillment in life is to set goals. A study carried out by the Dominican University discovered that students who wrote their goals were much more likely to accomplish higher income levels than students who did not write...

If you are the kind of person who has a vision for life and has worked deliberately on creating goals for yourself to help you reach that vision, know that you are way ahead of the pack already. However, it can’t all be uphill. As it happens, we all have good days and bad days. Although with...

We have been taught to dream big, but when it comes to actually following our dreams, are you falling short? There can be a million reasons why this can happen, but one thing is clear: You have not yet learned the way how to set weekly goals to change your life. You might not be sure of where...

With companies around the globe transitioning to in-office or hybrid workplaces, employees are bracing themselves for new (and maybe some familiar) challenges. During these times of transition, buoying employee motivation is critical for an organization’s continued growth. So, how do we ensure...

Ever felt that rush of excitement at the beginning of a new year, thinking, “This will be MY year”? You’re ready to set your goals, take the world by storm, and organize your aspirations into a list. But, the year rolls by, and distractions – big or small – sneak in. Suddenly, you’re off the...

When it comes to getting somewhere in life and feeling like you have been successful, you will need to have goals. With these goals, it doesn’t matter if you are thinking about your own personal achievements or if you are thinking more about business and career aims. Simply setting the goal in...

Too much of our life is spent doing what we think we should be doing instead of how we actually want to show up and spend our time. The reality is that our thoughts about what it means to live a successful life have been shaped by outside influences: family, friends, and our environment. Before...

Ready. Set. Go. For years, this was my three-step mindset when it came to goals. I would reach for the moon and hope to land among the stars without feeling the pain of the fall. This approach was all or nothing, and as a result, I experienced loads of burnout and almost zero productivity. In...

Personal growth is the most rewarding because it honors hard work on what matters most. If you desire to become more successful personally and professionally, then you should set monthly goals to establish a purposeful mindset. Schedules and commitments can get a little unruly. Utilize the...

Before we get to the heart of using project milestones for our goals, we first need to look at what a goal is. A goal’s purpose is to take something you are not satisfied with and create actionable steps to achieve your desired result. Common goals include achieving a weight gain or loss...

Have you ever had an idea of doing something that can make you passionate about it? Most people have and you may have thought of this once or twice in your life too. Unfortunately, when we begin to think about starting on an idea and turning it into a passion project, we are faced with the...

Are you familiar with the book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul”? If you’ve not had the pleasure of flipping through its pages, you’ve almost certainly heard its name echoing through popular culture. Born from the minds of authors Jack Canfield and Mark Hansen, this stirring anthology of 101...

Do you ever feel like you’re juggling too many goals, with the ambition to catch them all but end up dropping them instead? Many of us, whether we’re managers, employees, or entrepreneurs, face this mountain of aspirations that we wish to conquer. But it’s time we accept a hard truth: our time...

Ever wonder why some folks seem to breeze through life, ticking off accomplishments left and right, while others struggle to make headway? The secret sauce might just be how they set and chase their dreams. Enter Goal Setting Theory – a game-changing framework that’s been lighting up the world...

Ever wondered why most New Year’s resolutions don’t survive past February? It’s because they often target isolated aspects of our lives, neglecting the broader picture of our well-being. This year, we’re taking a different route — one that considers the whole you. Introducing the 6 Focus...