How to Make Every Appearance On Stage a Command Performance
A Morning Ritual will Make or Break Your Day
Before we can expect to have a good performance on stage, we have to first put in the work back stage.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
The Productive Life is a Marathon, not a Sprint
Aesop’s timeless fable, reframed as a day at a startup. Slow and steady wins the race.
The Proven Technique to Get More Done and Have More Fun
Putting Off the Inevitable Just Makes Us Miserable
As a kid, we put off doing what we had to, no matter how much time we wasted before we could go have fun. As adults, we haven’t changed much.
Why You Don’t Miss 2:00 am on Some Sunday in March
Twice a year, we remind ourselves that change is easier than we think
We think change is hard, but twice a year, we change our behavior overnight.
Is Your Vision of Success so Clear You Can Taste It?
The more clear you are, the easier it will be to make it happen
The best performers in any field have learned to visualize their success before it happens. It not only helps you set the course for your life, it helps you head in the right direction throughout the day.
Transform Your Life During Your Daily Commute
You’ve never been happier to be stuck in traffic
A book in a week. A college class in a month. A college degree every four years for the rest of your life.
How to Read When You Don’t Have Time to Read
You can find the time if you know where to look
Audiobooks let you read when you otherwise wouldn’t be able to find the time. They’re one of the few ways we come close to multitasking.
Two Types of Goals in Your Toolbox
How to Achieve and Maintain the Results You Want
There are two types of goals you can set to achieve and maintain your goals. Make sure you’re setting the right type.
Routinely Get More Done
Are you building success into your everyday life?
In the early 1990s, researchers at MIT accidentally proved you can get more done with less effort by thinking less about what you’re doing. It just takes some preparation, practice, and discipline.
Eight Ways to Remember What to Do When
Every task needs a trigger when the time is right
The key to an effective productivity system is knowing the right thing at the right time. Here are eight techniques to know what you’re supposed to be doing.