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How to Shift from Chasing Your Dreams to Living the Dream

Move to the intersection of vision and action

I lived in Colorado Springs after I graduated from college. Wonderful town. Absolutely loved my time there. One day, I was at a networking event. They started things off by asking an icebreaker question: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? As we went around the room, people were naming […]

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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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How to Keep Life from Crowding Out Your Task List

If you want to get ahead, don’t fall behind

B tasks may not help you get ahead, but doing them will keep you from falling behind. Here are three tips for keeping their steady influx from taking over your task list.

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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 to Budget with an Irregular Income

Once you learn the process, telling your money where to go becomes simple

Budgeting is a keystone skill for a healthy financial life. Here’s how to create a successful budget—even if you have an irregular income.

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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 to Set Up a Tickler File for the 12-Week Year

Build a Time Machine out of just 24 Folders

A tickler file lets you set papers aside until the day you need them. Here’s how to create a tickler file for the 12-Week Year system with just 24 folders.

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