“The man who never makes a mistake must get pretty tired of doing nothing.” — Will Rogers. Trying something once and failing is common. Quitting after that failure is a sure way never to succeed. Failure isn’t the end, it’s only a stepping stone toward success. The key to turning setbacks into opportunities is persistence. […]
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Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking
“Like most people, I hate public speaking.” — James Newton Howard. Public speaking is far more than just getting up in front of a crowd, it’s a powerhouse practice that transforms your confidence, cognition, and connections. Repeatedly speaking in public delivers phenomenal boosts in self-efficacy. Unfortunately, it is also ranked as one of people’s top […]
Stop Wasting Your Money on Multiple Streaming Services
“Could I interest you in everything all of the time?” — Bo Burnham, Inside. In today’s world of endless options, it’s easy to feel like you need every streaming service in existence to keep up with the latest hits. This backfires by skyrocketing your monthly bill. Additionally, it causes analysis paralysis as you spend your […]
Multitasking is a Myth: Start Monotasking
“Do one thing at a time, and do it well.” — Thatcher Wine. It’s well known that multitasking is a myth. It leads to lost focus, slower progress, mistakes, etc. Imagine harnessing laser-sharp focus and soaring productivity all by simply doing one thing at a time. This not-so-secret approach is the transformative magic of monotasking. […]
Play with AI to Improve your AI Literacy
“By far, the greatest danger of Artificial Intelligence is that people conclude too early that they understand it.” — Eliezer Yudkowsky. It feels like AI is everywhere, which it is. From smart assistants to personalized recommendations on streaming services, artificial intelligence is shaping (and changing) the way we interact with the world. The good news? […]
Summer Traditions: Why We Need Something to Look Forward To
“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” — Henry James. It’s easy to let the sun-drenched days of summer roll on by in a laid-back vibe. But traditions are not only for the winter holidays, they are what makes all seasons unforgettable. Whether it’s that annual trip to the […]
Time To Check In On Those Resolutions
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius. Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made in January? It’s time to check in on them. We passed the summer solstice and July 2nd is the official middle of the year. Hopefully you’re doing great on starting small this year. Have […]
Success Relies More on Execution Than Intelligence
“Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” — Angela Duckworth. Intelligence is often seen as the key to success, but this isn’t the full story. Consistent execution, showing up and doing the actual work, matters more in the long run. Having vision is great, but you need to do the work […]
How to Make Hard Decisions
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” — Napoleon Bonaparte. Life is full of tough decisions. Some can be completely game-changing and set (or reset) the tone of your next chapter. When these forks in the road loom before you, it can be paralyzing to pick a direction. […]
Learning by Doing: The Most Effective Way to Master New Skills
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin. We love the amount of knowledge the interwebs has brought to our, literal, fingertips. It’s easy to go to Video Streaming University and get lost in a sea of how-to’s. As good as this is, humans haven’t […]