Measure Your Progress Against the Road
Have you ever been stopped at a red light and had a moment of panic when the car next to you moves? You push harder on the brake because—for just a second—it feels like you’re the one moving. It takes your brain that second to assess the situation and realize that...
8 Tips and Tools for Forgetful Productivity
Forgetting is good as long as you remember at the right time. Here are eight tips to free up your brain until it’s time to get things done.
Forgetting Everything You Need to Do
My goal is to forget about everything I have to do as soon as I learn I need to do it. It’s an ambitious goal. Audacious, even. I work hard at it. You should, too.
Why Bill Gates is the Luckiest Man in the World
The greatest success stories happen when preparation meets opportunity.
Why You Should Wait for the Second Marshmallow
Don’t give up what you want most for whatever you happen to want now.
Wiping the Slate Clean After Making a Mistake
It’s not important that you made a mistake. That’s expected. What’s important is how you handle it.
Crab Buckets and 4 Other Things to Overcome
If you want to be awesome, you need to overcome the forces holding you back. You don’t make something happen by accident.
7 Reasons Knowing the Next Action Will Help You Get More Done
Even if you can’t define all the tasks in a project up front, there are still benefits to knowing at least the next action to take.
What Roads Will You Not Take?
The road less traveled takes effort and exertion. It will also make all the difference if you’ll make the necessary sacrifices.
How Not to Score a Touchdown and Other Lessons from Danny Trevathan
Our productivity suffers when we do two things at once—like planning the celebration before we’ve scored the touchdown.
