goals

You Can’t Do Everything, but You Can Make a Difference

Focus on what you can do

On October 16, 2019, Riley Nelson was five minutes late showing up for work. As a result, his UTA light rail train, running through Salt Lake City, Utah, was five minutes late. At 6:50 am, at the edge of what the train’s head lamp could reveal in the dim pre-dawn light, Nelson saw a car […]

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How Your Worst Tasks Help You Perform Your Best

You never know when you might accomplish more than expected

C tasks may seem like the bottom rung of productivity, but they’re a great way to keep your productivity high without overwhelming guilt.

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See Your Actions in the Context of Your Vision for the Future

What three stonecutters can teach us about connecting present and future

Peter Drucker’s three stonecutters were focused on today’s actions, being their best self, and their vision for the future. We need all three perspectives, but only one will keep you in the game.

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How Many Active Goals Should You Have?

Spread your effort—and your wins—throughout the year

We know we should be setting goals—SMARTER goals, not just resolutions. They’re a staple of personal and professional growth for a reason. Through setting and achieving goals, we can make steady progress towards cultivating the life we want to live. But how many goals should you be working on at once? That’s an interesting question. […]

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How Long Does it Take to be the Best?

The 10,000 Hour Rule takes more than 10,000 hours

It takes longer than 10,000 hours to master something. How much longer is up to you.

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How to Gain Experience Quickly

Level up and see the success you’re working toward sooner

We get better through experience. It’s not enough to just let time pass you by.

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What Happens when you Live Within Your Means

Small decisions add up over time

Living within your means is the only way to build wealth. Plus, you’ll be happier as you make that journey.

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Falling Short of a Higher Standard

You’ll achieve more when you set your sights high

The person we become is one of the biggest ends we ever have in mind. The higher you can set your vision, the higher you’re going to climb.

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