“Not all tools need sharp edges.” — CGP Grey It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time for resolutions. This can either be an exciting prospect or it can induce feelings of impending failure. Neither changes the fact that the previous year is over and it’s time to start anew. If you […]
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Be an Alchemist, Turn Lead into Gold
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” — Helen Keller Things do not always go your way in life. Metaphorically, sometimes you are mining for gold and end up with a […]
Tackle Chores With Micro Progress
“Nothing is more exhausting than the task that’s never started.” — Gretchen Rubin Chores stink. The fact is simple but true. Yet, they are a necessary part of life to keep things clean and running. Since chores don’t do themselves, they need to be planned into the schedule. Some can be extremely time-consuming. Instead of […]
Sleep Solves Problems
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” — E. Joseph Cossman Everyone needs sleep. It refreshes the body and mind. Therefore, sleep is critical to keep you functioning at your best. Life makes it easy to forget this fact causing us to sometimes sacrifice sleep for activities. This can be […]
Under-Estimation Leads to Failure
“A spark can set a whole forest on fire. Just a spark. Save it.” — Charles Bukowski Under-estimating a task, situation, or challenge can lead to being caught unprepared. When unprepared, it is hard to perform your best. This can result in unexpected failure. The easiest way to avoid this trap is to never under-estimate […]
First Impressions Are Powerful
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” — Will Rogers Impressions are important. The first impression is shown to stick and sets the tone for how someone will view you. Depending on the level of integration you’ll have with that person, an initial meeting has the potential to be followed up […]
Mastery Takes Practice
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo In an age of endless walkthrough videos, it is easier than ever to learn about a subject. Experts post to explain everything from the best way to tie your shoes to how to build a laser […]
Hope is Not a Strategy, Sort Of
“Pessimism never won any battle.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “Hope is not a strategy” is a complex phrase. We have all had moments where we wish upon a star in hopes of a particular outcome. While this might make you feel better, it will not move you closer to your goal. That said, hope is […]
Never Wave the White Flag
“Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack.” – Seneca There are very few situations in life where you will have zero obstacles in front of your goal. To live is to experience distractions, loses, and setbacks on the way to victories. Some can be minor, others can be entirely life-changing. No […]
Be a Planeswalker
“Go then, there are other worlds than these.” – Stephen King, The Gunslinger The world is a wonderfully diverse place. No two people are the same as cultures, beliefs, and ways of living vary by country. Even within a single geographical area there are differing views, fashions, tastes, etc. Listening to, and understanding the foundation of, […]