Why resilience matters more than perfection
Jerry Seinfeld once shared a simple piece of advice for building momentum: mark an X on your calendar every day you write. The idea is to “not break the chain.” But what happens when the chain does break? Not if. When. It happens. We miss days. We get sick. We lose motivation. Life doesn’t ask […]
Inertia holds you back until you build momentum
If you’re having trouble getting started on a task, look for the smallest action you can take to break the ice. Working on a project gets easier once it’s been started.
What one of Reagan’s favorite jokes tells you about your attitude
One of Ronald Reagan’s favorite jokes speaks volumes about how our expectations influence our experiences.
How to Reestablish Trust with the Person in the Mirror
If you had a friend who told you they’d be there to help you move on Saturday then didn’t show up, how would you feel? Once, fine. Things happen. Every time? You’re not going to trust them any more. They’ve overdrawn the account. They might be there for the good times, but you won’t trust […]
Get more done by putting less on your list—for now
Having trouble with procrastination? Try putting just that task on your list—just that one—until after you’ve finished it.
Progress is only visible over time
It’s hard (if not impossible) to see the progress we’re making if we only look at a snapshot. We need to compare snapshots over time to spot the difference.
Sometimes, we need a stick more than a carrot
Sometimes, it’s hard to change simply because we’re pretty comfortable where we are. Here are some tips—and caveats—to make the status quo a little less comfortable.
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 […]
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.
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.
