The document discusses how making small, incremental changes can help create momentum towards achieving larger goals. It recommends identifying one habit that is contributing to a downward trend, making an easy small change to generate an upward trend, and documenting small wins to feel a sense of progress. Tracking small successes creates "progress loops" that boost confidence and motivate further action through the release of dopamine in the brain. The key is to start small in order to begin the long journey of improvement.
This document summarizes and promotes the audiobook "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson. It argues that small, consistent choices each day can lead to significant success over time in health, wealth, and happiness. The audiobook teaches how to leverage daily activities to achieve goals using simple steps. Listeners will learn how to ditch bad habits, make the most of their time, propel meaningful change, and turn their dreams into realities through applying the principles of the slight edge.
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!Andrew McDonald
There are good habits, there are bad habits, and then there are energy-sucking habits.
Source: http://possessyoursuccess.com/avoid-5-energy-sucking-habits-costs/
The Power of No: 12 Things to Say “No” To TodayJamesAltucher
Adapted from the book "The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness" by James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher
http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-No-Abundance-Happiness/dp/1401945872
James Altucher Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-james-altucher-show/id794030859?mt=2
There are so many things that stop us from being our best. But, if you think about it, one of the biggest that stop us is...well, us! So, I compiled a list of things that WE should STOP doing so that we can START being our best.
http://www.robertkennedy3.com
http://www.facebook.com/robertkennedyiii
http://twitter.com/robertkennedy3
The document discusses the 7 biggest mistakes people make when de-cluttering. These include: 1) being in denial about the extent of the clutter problem, 2) not setting clear goals and a timescale, 3) thinking the project has to be done all at once, 4) underestimating procrastination, 5) starting too big, 6) not having a place to store items, and 7) thinking everything must be thrown out or kept. The author recommends accepting the problem, setting goals and time limits, working in small batches, being mindful of procrastination, planning storage, and being realistic about what to discard versus keep.
4 odd yet effective ways the smartest people prioritize their daysAnil GROVER
The document discusses 4 unconventional methods that smart, successful people use to prioritize their days:
1) Thinking about mortality to clarify life's priorities and values. Steve Jobs asked himself daily if he wanted to do his activities if it was his last day.
2) Wearing the same clothes daily to reduce decision fatigue and focus on priorities. Many CEOs wear uniforms like black turtlenecks.
3) Differentiating between urgent vs important tasks, with important tasks contributing to long-term goals. Eisenhower popularized this.
4) Making an "avoid at all cost" list to narrow focus to the top priorities and prevent distraction by less important items. Warren Buffett advises this approach.
The document provides tips for setting New Year's resolutions that will have a lasting positive impact. It recommends committing to kind communication with yourself by stopping negative self-talk. It also suggests practicing mindfulness through meditation, as meditation reduces stress and anxiety while improving focus and decision-making. Finally, it stresses the importance of getting sufficient sleep, as sleep deprivation harms one's health, concentration, and ability to achieve goals.
Achieving Apatheia — 7 Steps To Controlling Your Perceptions Like A StoicRyan Holiday
Adapted from "The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph" by Ryan Holiday
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591846358/ryanholnet-20
This document summarizes and promotes the audiobook "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson. It argues that small, consistent choices each day can lead to significant success over time in health, wealth, and happiness. The audiobook teaches how to leverage daily activities to achieve goals using simple steps. Listeners will learn how to ditch bad habits, make the most of their time, propel meaningful change, and turn their dreams into realities through applying the principles of the slight edge.
Avoid these 5 energy sucking habits at all costs!Andrew McDonald
There are good habits, there are bad habits, and then there are energy-sucking habits.
Source: http://possessyoursuccess.com/avoid-5-energy-sucking-habits-costs/
The Power of No: 12 Things to Say “No” To TodayJamesAltucher
Adapted from the book "The Power of No: Because One Little Word Can Bring Health, Abundance, and Happiness" by James Altucher and Claudia Azula Altucher
http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-No-Abundance-Happiness/dp/1401945872
James Altucher Podcast
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-james-altucher-show/id794030859?mt=2
There are so many things that stop us from being our best. But, if you think about it, one of the biggest that stop us is...well, us! So, I compiled a list of things that WE should STOP doing so that we can START being our best.
http://www.robertkennedy3.com
http://www.facebook.com/robertkennedyiii
http://twitter.com/robertkennedy3
The document discusses the 7 biggest mistakes people make when de-cluttering. These include: 1) being in denial about the extent of the clutter problem, 2) not setting clear goals and a timescale, 3) thinking the project has to be done all at once, 4) underestimating procrastination, 5) starting too big, 6) not having a place to store items, and 7) thinking everything must be thrown out or kept. The author recommends accepting the problem, setting goals and time limits, working in small batches, being mindful of procrastination, planning storage, and being realistic about what to discard versus keep.
4 odd yet effective ways the smartest people prioritize their daysAnil GROVER
The document discusses 4 unconventional methods that smart, successful people use to prioritize their days:
1) Thinking about mortality to clarify life's priorities and values. Steve Jobs asked himself daily if he wanted to do his activities if it was his last day.
2) Wearing the same clothes daily to reduce decision fatigue and focus on priorities. Many CEOs wear uniforms like black turtlenecks.
3) Differentiating between urgent vs important tasks, with important tasks contributing to long-term goals. Eisenhower popularized this.
4) Making an "avoid at all cost" list to narrow focus to the top priorities and prevent distraction by less important items. Warren Buffett advises this approach.
The document provides tips for setting New Year's resolutions that will have a lasting positive impact. It recommends committing to kind communication with yourself by stopping negative self-talk. It also suggests practicing mindfulness through meditation, as meditation reduces stress and anxiety while improving focus and decision-making. Finally, it stresses the importance of getting sufficient sleep, as sleep deprivation harms one's health, concentration, and ability to achieve goals.
Achieving Apatheia — 7 Steps To Controlling Your Perceptions Like A StoicRyan Holiday
Adapted from "The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph" by Ryan Holiday
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591846358/ryanholnet-20
Stefan Fountain (PR.co) - I Don't Often Fail, But When I Do ... Techsylvania
This document discusses mindset and how to overcome failure through abundance thinking. It provides 6 tips for being more successful: 1) noticing opportunities rather than limitations, 2) maintaining neutrality in challenging situations, 3) priming your attitude through self-care, 4) practicing self-compassion during difficulties, 5) showing generosity towards others, and 6) cultivating gratitude for past successes. The overall message is that changing your mindset from one of scarcity to abundance can help you better handle failure, perform at your highest level, and ultimately find greater success in life, love and work.
In this experiment conducted by Dr. Emoto, he placed cooked rice in two containers labeled "thank you" and "you fool". He had school children say the labels out loud each day passing the containers. After one month, the rice labeled "thank you" was fresh while the rice labeled "you fool" was discolored and rotten, showing that positive and negative words can impact physical systems.
The author introduces the concept of the "Scales of Success" to explain human behavior and why so many people struggle with self-help efforts. The Scales of Success compares internal reasons "Why To" do something with internal reasons "Why Not To" do something. When the perceived benefits or Why Tos outweigh the perceived costs or Why Nots, a person will engage in that behavior. However, for most people trying various self-help methods, their internal Why Nots end up outweighing their Why Tos, preventing real change and continued struggle. The author aims to reveal what is tipping the scales in favor of Why Nots for so many, and provide a new approach to rebalance the scales in
1) The document discusses the concept of "The Slight Edge", which is the idea that small improvements done consistently over time can lead to significant results. It uses examples like learning to walk and compound interest to illustrate this.
2) A key point is that while small, daily improvements are easy to do, they are also easy not to do. However, not doing them and letting poor habits compound can be detrimental to one's goals and health over the long run.
3) Only about 5% of people achieve their goals, as most lack the structure and expectations needed to support success. The document argues embracing The Slight Edge approach can help one achieve more.
How to create a movement by crafting your hero storyJonathan Mead
When you get clear on your work's Hero Story, your business can become a movement. Your work can become legendary.
Get the full course here: www.theplaybook.co
This presentation guides you through the process of developing your "Hero's Journey" story via the form of a compelling about page.
You can use this story anywhere though to talk about your work and purpose, on your Twitter bio or over coffee with a potential partner. When you tell people about the work you do and why it matters, you'll no longer shrink of hesitate, you'll stand tall knowing that what you're doing is vital in the world.
Disclaimer: This presentation has nothing to do with the movie ‘50 shades of grey’ please do not misinterpret.
Why the title is so personal; why should I share my experience about my design career?
Before I let you know the answer you should know little things about me, I would love to introduce myself as an engineering graduate; yes an engineer who engineered himself as a designer.
I don’t have design degree I’m a self-taught designer and I don’t settle in learning new things because I don’t have that black hat with a tassel which every degree holder has.
How many of you feel that you’re an engineer and you are struggling to chase your dreams?
Coming back to the title; this presentation is so personal because it will make you relate yourself and you can see some of your shades in me.
__
If you like it; please share this presentation.
Thank you.
10 powerful ways to experience self love today ParveenKumar601
.
Self-love is difficult for most of us to practice.
After all, we live in a world that constantly demands more from us, telling us we’re not enough, and making us feel bad for the things we don’t have
https://bit.ly/3BgwxIb
9 things to think about before you give upMadiha Ahmed
The document provides 9 things to consider before giving up. It notes that you imprison yourself with self-defeating stories but you are alive in a vast world with infinite possibilities. Some key points are that failure is not falling down but staying down, what you've learned is important, tough times are part of life's natural balance, pain helps you grow, and life is still good despite its challenges. Simplifying your perspective and keeping determination can help you push through difficulties.
The document provides insights from Howard Tullman on entrepreneurship and running a startup. It discusses managing 280 digital tech startups in a 75,000 square foot facility serving 1000 people per day. Key ideas include telling a simple story, constantly raising expectations, starting with what you have and iterating, being flexible on details while sticking to your vision, and making room for diverse people. The document emphasizes the importance of effort and grit over skill or talent for entrepreneurs.
The document discusses using work as a platform for personal growth and self-actualization. It argues that work should not just be seen as a means to earn income, but as an opportunity to discover one's potential and overcome limitations. It provides four daily practices for doing so: seeing frustrations as growth opportunities, journaling at the end of each workday, acting as an evangelist to motivate colleagues, and connecting one's work to a higher purpose or cause. The overall message is that viewing work in this way can transform it from a chore into a place for personal enlightenment and fulfillment.
The document provides tips for getting the new year off to a great start by focusing on self-care and maintaining a positive mindset. It recommends taking stock of your achievements from the past year, expressing gratitude, and setting realistic goals. It also suggests cleaning out unwanted items, planning relaxing activities, and celebrating on New Year's Eve in a way that feels right rather than following expectations. Seeking social support and professional help if needed are also presented as important ways to cope during this transition period and combat feelings of depression or stress.
This document shares 35 life lessons, with each lesson corresponding to one year of the author's life. For each year of his life, the author Srini shares a brief life lesson or piece of advice. The lessons cover topics like embracing failures as learning experiences, living in the present moment, making time for fun and leisure activities, falling in love, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Srini asked his business partner David to illustrate the 35 lessons.
The document provides career advice from 25 successful people. Some of the key advice includes: exercising humility and restraint [Warren Buffett]; embracing failure and viewing it as a learning experience [J.K. Rowling]; saying yes to new opportunities and experiences [Eric Schmidt]; picking something and making it great rather than worrying about choosing the perfect path [Marissa Mayer]; having an experimental attitude and not feeling rushed to accomplish a lot at a young age [Stewart Butterfield]; and remembering that your first job out of college likely won't define your career path [Marla Malcolm Beck]. Overall, the document offers advice around personal growth, embracing challenges, seizing opportunities, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Staying On Track: Tips for Goal-Setting and Making Them HappenAmanda Porter
Here's your quick how-to to keep the dreams coming!
Whether you're a soccer mom, or a successful entrepreneur, or a coffee shop barista, you undoubtedly have dreams. Here's a step by step way to make your wildest financial aspirations, love life goals, or whatever you want happen!
http://www.youtube.com/amarie1love
http://www.twitter.com/mandamae
TO YOUR SUCCESS!
8 toxic activities that you really should get rid of for improve your quality...Doni Ariyanto
I set up a routine in the morning, began meditating, regularly went to the gym and read at least one book a week.
And, I didn't feel happier, more fulfilled, or stronger one year later.
And I didn't understand why, even though I had developed all these modern, strong habits, my life did not change.
This document provides 24 ways for reinventing, rebranding, and relaunching yourself. Some of the key suggestions include accepting where you currently are, identifying your top 5 supporters to spend more time with, writing down what makes you happiest, focusing on daily non-negotiables rather than end goals, giving up an unhealthy habit, saving enough money for a year of expenses, and writing down your top life goals. The overall message is that reinvention is a long-term process that involves introspection, building a strong support system, focusing on daily improvements, and having clear goals and aspirations to work towards.
13 Practical Ways To Discover Your Purpose and Live a Life You Lovethanos arm
How do you discover your real purpose in life? I’m not talking about your job, your daily responsibilities, or even your long-term goals. I mean the real reason why you’re here at all — the very reason you exist.
Run your own race,self directed change program and self confidenceSandy Singh
www.shannontranphd.com gives the inspiration and guidance on how to win at your own pace! Learn how to use visualization effectively to achieve goals, and how to let go of unhealthy comparisons.
1. The document provides tips for never giving up on your goals. It recommends making a list of goals, working out daily for physical and mental benefits, creating a schedule to stick to, finding your motivations, seeking mentors for support, avoiding comparing yourself to others, taking care of your mental health through positive thinking, and being flexible if your goals or approach need to change.
2. Key points are to not be too hard on yourself during unmotivated times, regularly evaluate your motivation and chances of success, and balance being kind to yourself with perseverance through scheduling and accountability. Finding flexibility and continually assessing your reasons for goals can help avoid giving up.
World-Renowned Doctor Saves This Dying Grandma's Life By Uncovering The 10 Second Ancient “Fat Hack” That Removes Up To 11 Pounds Of Deadly-Visceral-Fat Every 7 Days...
You will never get to your place of purpose by living in chaos.
There is no such thing as an organized mess! According to
experts, a cluttered home equals a cluttered life. Studies prove
that once you get your home in order, everything else will start
to fall into place. Let me give you some alarming statistics. The
average person spends 60 hours per year looking for lost items.
That equals 150 days throughout a lifetime! Just think of what
you could do with 150 additional days!
Stefan Fountain (PR.co) - I Don't Often Fail, But When I Do ... Techsylvania
This document discusses mindset and how to overcome failure through abundance thinking. It provides 6 tips for being more successful: 1) noticing opportunities rather than limitations, 2) maintaining neutrality in challenging situations, 3) priming your attitude through self-care, 4) practicing self-compassion during difficulties, 5) showing generosity towards others, and 6) cultivating gratitude for past successes. The overall message is that changing your mindset from one of scarcity to abundance can help you better handle failure, perform at your highest level, and ultimately find greater success in life, love and work.
In this experiment conducted by Dr. Emoto, he placed cooked rice in two containers labeled "thank you" and "you fool". He had school children say the labels out loud each day passing the containers. After one month, the rice labeled "thank you" was fresh while the rice labeled "you fool" was discolored and rotten, showing that positive and negative words can impact physical systems.
The author introduces the concept of the "Scales of Success" to explain human behavior and why so many people struggle with self-help efforts. The Scales of Success compares internal reasons "Why To" do something with internal reasons "Why Not To" do something. When the perceived benefits or Why Tos outweigh the perceived costs or Why Nots, a person will engage in that behavior. However, for most people trying various self-help methods, their internal Why Nots end up outweighing their Why Tos, preventing real change and continued struggle. The author aims to reveal what is tipping the scales in favor of Why Nots for so many, and provide a new approach to rebalance the scales in
1) The document discusses the concept of "The Slight Edge", which is the idea that small improvements done consistently over time can lead to significant results. It uses examples like learning to walk and compound interest to illustrate this.
2) A key point is that while small, daily improvements are easy to do, they are also easy not to do. However, not doing them and letting poor habits compound can be detrimental to one's goals and health over the long run.
3) Only about 5% of people achieve their goals, as most lack the structure and expectations needed to support success. The document argues embracing The Slight Edge approach can help one achieve more.
How to create a movement by crafting your hero storyJonathan Mead
When you get clear on your work's Hero Story, your business can become a movement. Your work can become legendary.
Get the full course here: www.theplaybook.co
This presentation guides you through the process of developing your "Hero's Journey" story via the form of a compelling about page.
You can use this story anywhere though to talk about your work and purpose, on your Twitter bio or over coffee with a potential partner. When you tell people about the work you do and why it matters, you'll no longer shrink of hesitate, you'll stand tall knowing that what you're doing is vital in the world.
Disclaimer: This presentation has nothing to do with the movie ‘50 shades of grey’ please do not misinterpret.
Why the title is so personal; why should I share my experience about my design career?
Before I let you know the answer you should know little things about me, I would love to introduce myself as an engineering graduate; yes an engineer who engineered himself as a designer.
I don’t have design degree I’m a self-taught designer and I don’t settle in learning new things because I don’t have that black hat with a tassel which every degree holder has.
How many of you feel that you’re an engineer and you are struggling to chase your dreams?
Coming back to the title; this presentation is so personal because it will make you relate yourself and you can see some of your shades in me.
__
If you like it; please share this presentation.
Thank you.
10 powerful ways to experience self love today ParveenKumar601
.
Self-love is difficult for most of us to practice.
After all, we live in a world that constantly demands more from us, telling us we’re not enough, and making us feel bad for the things we don’t have
https://bit.ly/3BgwxIb
9 things to think about before you give upMadiha Ahmed
The document provides 9 things to consider before giving up. It notes that you imprison yourself with self-defeating stories but you are alive in a vast world with infinite possibilities. Some key points are that failure is not falling down but staying down, what you've learned is important, tough times are part of life's natural balance, pain helps you grow, and life is still good despite its challenges. Simplifying your perspective and keeping determination can help you push through difficulties.
The document provides insights from Howard Tullman on entrepreneurship and running a startup. It discusses managing 280 digital tech startups in a 75,000 square foot facility serving 1000 people per day. Key ideas include telling a simple story, constantly raising expectations, starting with what you have and iterating, being flexible on details while sticking to your vision, and making room for diverse people. The document emphasizes the importance of effort and grit over skill or talent for entrepreneurs.
The document discusses using work as a platform for personal growth and self-actualization. It argues that work should not just be seen as a means to earn income, but as an opportunity to discover one's potential and overcome limitations. It provides four daily practices for doing so: seeing frustrations as growth opportunities, journaling at the end of each workday, acting as an evangelist to motivate colleagues, and connecting one's work to a higher purpose or cause. The overall message is that viewing work in this way can transform it from a chore into a place for personal enlightenment and fulfillment.
The document provides tips for getting the new year off to a great start by focusing on self-care and maintaining a positive mindset. It recommends taking stock of your achievements from the past year, expressing gratitude, and setting realistic goals. It also suggests cleaning out unwanted items, planning relaxing activities, and celebrating on New Year's Eve in a way that feels right rather than following expectations. Seeking social support and professional help if needed are also presented as important ways to cope during this transition period and combat feelings of depression or stress.
This document shares 35 life lessons, with each lesson corresponding to one year of the author's life. For each year of his life, the author Srini shares a brief life lesson or piece of advice. The lessons cover topics like embracing failures as learning experiences, living in the present moment, making time for fun and leisure activities, falling in love, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Srini asked his business partner David to illustrate the 35 lessons.
The document provides career advice from 25 successful people. Some of the key advice includes: exercising humility and restraint [Warren Buffett]; embracing failure and viewing it as a learning experience [J.K. Rowling]; saying yes to new opportunities and experiences [Eric Schmidt]; picking something and making it great rather than worrying about choosing the perfect path [Marissa Mayer]; having an experimental attitude and not feeling rushed to accomplish a lot at a young age [Stewart Butterfield]; and remembering that your first job out of college likely won't define your career path [Marla Malcolm Beck]. Overall, the document offers advice around personal growth, embracing challenges, seizing opportunities, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Staying On Track: Tips for Goal-Setting and Making Them HappenAmanda Porter
Here's your quick how-to to keep the dreams coming!
Whether you're a soccer mom, or a successful entrepreneur, or a coffee shop barista, you undoubtedly have dreams. Here's a step by step way to make your wildest financial aspirations, love life goals, or whatever you want happen!
http://www.youtube.com/amarie1love
http://www.twitter.com/mandamae
TO YOUR SUCCESS!
8 toxic activities that you really should get rid of for improve your quality...Doni Ariyanto
I set up a routine in the morning, began meditating, regularly went to the gym and read at least one book a week.
And, I didn't feel happier, more fulfilled, or stronger one year later.
And I didn't understand why, even though I had developed all these modern, strong habits, my life did not change.
This document provides 24 ways for reinventing, rebranding, and relaunching yourself. Some of the key suggestions include accepting where you currently are, identifying your top 5 supporters to spend more time with, writing down what makes you happiest, focusing on daily non-negotiables rather than end goals, giving up an unhealthy habit, saving enough money for a year of expenses, and writing down your top life goals. The overall message is that reinvention is a long-term process that involves introspection, building a strong support system, focusing on daily improvements, and having clear goals and aspirations to work towards.
13 Practical Ways To Discover Your Purpose and Live a Life You Lovethanos arm
How do you discover your real purpose in life? I’m not talking about your job, your daily responsibilities, or even your long-term goals. I mean the real reason why you’re here at all — the very reason you exist.
Run your own race,self directed change program and self confidenceSandy Singh
www.shannontranphd.com gives the inspiration and guidance on how to win at your own pace! Learn how to use visualization effectively to achieve goals, and how to let go of unhealthy comparisons.
1. The document provides tips for never giving up on your goals. It recommends making a list of goals, working out daily for physical and mental benefits, creating a schedule to stick to, finding your motivations, seeking mentors for support, avoiding comparing yourself to others, taking care of your mental health through positive thinking, and being flexible if your goals or approach need to change.
2. Key points are to not be too hard on yourself during unmotivated times, regularly evaluate your motivation and chances of success, and balance being kind to yourself with perseverance through scheduling and accountability. Finding flexibility and continually assessing your reasons for goals can help avoid giving up.
World-Renowned Doctor Saves This Dying Grandma's Life By Uncovering The 10 Second Ancient “Fat Hack” That Removes Up To 11 Pounds Of Deadly-Visceral-Fat Every 7 Days...
You will never get to your place of purpose by living in chaos.
There is no such thing as an organized mess! According to
experts, a cluttered home equals a cluttered life. Studies prove
that once you get your home in order, everything else will start
to fall into place. Let me give you some alarming statistics. The
average person spends 60 hours per year looking for lost items.
That equals 150 days throughout a lifetime! Just think of what
you could do with 150 additional days!
1. How to reverse your bad habits and stick to good ones.
2. The science of how your brain processes habits.
3. The common mistakes most people make (and how to avoid them).
4. How to overcome a lack of motivation and willpower.
5. How to develop a stronger identity and believe in yourself.
6. How to make time for new habits (even when your life gets crazy).
7. How to design your environment to make success easier.
8. How to make big changes in your life without overwhelming yourself.
9. How to get back on track when you get off course with your goals.
10. And most importantly, how to put these ideas into practice in real life.
http://mindpersuasion.com/
When you get started on a big project, it's natural to want to get a lot done. This may be a mistake. The slow building of momentum is your greatest weapon against quitting. Learn More: http://mindpersuasion.com/income-stream-generator/
Self-empowerment encourages developing skills and knowledge to overcome obstacles in life or work. It covers five areas: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual empowerment. Being self-confident involves self-appreciation, vision, purpose, commitment, and contribution. Effective self-empowerment in social situations requires being genuine, a good listener, having a sense of humor, acts of kindness, nurturing relationships, and maintaining confidence and control over one's emotions. Internal change for self-empowerment starts with recognizing defects, committing to change, deciding on alternatives, and sticking to a schedule for change until new habits form.
The document discusses daily, weekly, and yearly habits that can help increase happiness. Some suggested daily habits include smiling, exercising, getting enough sleep, eating mood-boosting foods, practicing gratitude, giving compliments, deep breathing, acknowledging unhappy moments, journaling, and facing stress head-on. Weekly habits include decluttering, spending time with friends, and planning the upcoming week. The document emphasizes that happiness looks different for everyone and the key is finding habits that fit each person's lifestyle.
Getting and staying motivated requires developing the right mindset, momentum, and ways to stay on track. The key aspects of mindset include getting positive, confident, and hungry while accepting that setbacks will happen. Developing momentum involves focusing on small, positive goals; tracking progress; doing enjoyable tasks; taking breaks; and not fearing mistakes. Staying on track means keeping motivators and good company, only comparing yourself to your past self, continuing to learn, and helping others.
The document provides 15 tips for learning to overcome problems and move forward in a positive manner. It suggests looking at problems in the broader context of one's life, recognizing life's miracles, associating with positive people, viewing problems as opportunities for growth, and maintaining a sense of balance and perspective. The overall message is that by focusing on gratitude and personal growth, one can avoid getting stuck on minor issues and instead keep moving forward in a positive direction.
Michael Schwarting completed a survey to identify his top five signature themes:
1. Futuristic - He enjoys envisioning positive futures and inspiring others with his visions.
2. Focus - He sets clear goals and priorities to stay on track.
3. Individualization - He recognizes each person's unique qualities and talents.
4. Strategic - He considers alternative scenarios to develop strategies for achieving goals.
5. Achiever - He feels the need to accomplish something daily to feel satisfied.
This document provides 29 "truths" or pieces of advice for achieving success. Some of the key advice includes dressing appropriately for the job you want, setting challenging goals and then setting even bigger goals, being honest when you don't know the answer to something, supporting your peers so you all succeed together, and committing to constant self-improvement throughout your life. The overall message is that following these types of principles can help guide one in the direction of great accomplishments.
This document discusses 17 ways to attract abundance using the Law of Attraction. It begins by explaining how focusing on lack and scarcity will prevent abundance, while focusing on abundance allows it to flow more easily. Some key techniques include switching one's focus from lack to abundance, cultivating joy, stirring passion through hobbies, and practicing profound gratitude. Regular use of these techniques can help shift one's mental and emotional state to attract greater abundance naturally.
Fitness and health
In the midst of a world that seems to be spiralling into madness, it can seem hard to stay active and healthy. We have become so busy with the day-to-day grind of work, school, social life and all other commitments that we forget just how important our health is to us. It feels so easy and doesn’t require much effort. So what are some tips to keeping fit and motivated? Here are five ideas, from my own experiences.
1. Don’t give up because you’re tired after an hour workout. There is no such thing as too much. I am not going to lie to you when I say sometimes your body can feel extremely sore on the second session but what really counts is thinking about tomorrow and the things at hand. If nothing else, then tomorrow will always be there for me. At least I hope that is. The first couple of minutes are actually quite relaxing; they’re nice to get back into a rhythm. Once the pain wears off you will begin to enjoy some form of movement again. This way you get more done in less time. Even if you think you don’t like your routine, give yourself permission to try different things. What if you want to start boxing? Maybe yoga with Adriana or maybe even just running down the street. When you get tired of doing what works for you, it might be time for you to look at what you may be missing out on while working out. Can you run around the block? No problem! Try swimming laps and taking short runs instead of long runs. Get moving, no matter where you are feeling stuck – in the car, looking at the clock in front of you or maybe, just laying on the couch, watching TV. Just being out there makes your mind feel fresh and invigorated. You’ll find it easier to go out and do something fun and make yourself happy. It has been said that “health is wealth” and sometimes that is true. We get better when we exercise. Workout helps keep our bodies in shape and energised. Not only does the stress drain away, it gives us a sense of accomplishment that we did what we could to accomplish this feat. Sometimes, having something to look forward to makes us more motivated to do whatever is needed to achieve whatever goal we’ve set. Life changes and that means change is necessary. As well as putting your daily goals on hold and giving yourself the chance to relax. Exercise for thirty seconds, then take a deep breath. A good old thirty seconds is all that will matter. Take in one minute worth of sleep and let them carry on until you fall asleep.
2. Never underestimate the power of motivation. You have got to get up every morning and look outwards looking at your surroundings and the people within it. Look across and see where they are going, where they are standing, even if they are only a few feet away from yours. Then return their gaze and see where you may be heading next. Do that for ten minutes (at most) then return to staring at a blank page. Whatever it takes do it. They are right here with you and waiting for you to finish. Whether in your bedroom, on
Here is an excellent reason why you should assess your life. If at times, you do not evaluate or adjust your goals based on your purpose, or mission statement, you may spend your whole life climbing the ladder of success, only to realize, once you get to the top, that it is leaning against the wrong wall.
This document discusses various topics related to entrepreneurship and success, including:
- Examining entrepreneurship as a lifestyle choice and how it involves working all the time with no clear separation between work and personal life.
- Exploring different definitions of success and how it is defined individually based on factors like personal values and priorities.
- Learning techniques for goal setting, prioritizing what's important, and achieving new levels of success through clear vision, prioritization, delegation, and learning new skills.
- Examples are provided of entrepreneurs discussing what success means to them and how failure can also be viewed as a learning experience. The importance of work-life balance and self-care for entrepreneurs is also emphasized
2. HOST / ACTOR
The Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu
said, "The journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single step."
And what’s the hardest part?
Starting.
It doesn’t take much to start. For
Lao Tzu it’s that single step. A
little forward momentum to get
things going. That’s what we’re
talking about today.
It sounds so simple and easy,
right? But if you can barely see
the end goal because it’s a
thousands miles away you’re likely
to feel overwhelmed, depressed, and
wonder: why bother?
For instance, let’s say you’re not
in perfect health. You’ve
completely let yourself go. You’re
eating 42,000 calories a day and
flabby, out of shape. You’re not
exercising, definitely not eating
right, or getting enough sleep.
You’re a sad lump who knows you’re
not where you want to be.
ILLUSTRATION: DOWNWARD TREND
Here’s where you’re at. You keep
eating junk foods full of sugar,
fat, and salt because they’re quick
and easy. But they don’t provide
nutrition your body needs.
So you don’t have the energy
necessary to get your butt off the
couch to get the exercise and fresh
air your body needs which would
help you sleep at night.
And you know this, because you’re
smart. But you’re stuck making dumb
choices.
You want to be healthy and strong
and look at your body in the mirror
and think, "Damn, I look good!" But
you’re so far from perfection all
you think is: "why bother, fatty?"
3. 2.
Or have you ever tried flirting
with someone and failed? Like that
time in third grade where you tried
to kiss the girl you’ve had a crush
on your whole life and she kicked
you in the balls?
You failed so bad you vowed never
to risk putting yourself (or your
testicles) out there again. You
told yourself: "I’m not interesting
or good looking and I never will
be! Every person I like wants to
mash my manhood. I’m going to die
alone: so why bother?"
That mindset and those habits are
all part of a vicious cycle
of downward trends. Pretty soon
your reality -- your current trend
-- just flatlines.
ILLUSTRATION: DOWNWARD TREND LEADING TO FLATLINE
Your life has bottomed out. You’ve
allowed negative experiences and
habits to contribute to a downward
trend that’s lasted so long you’ve
lost any momentum toward your goals
or dreams.
All it took was one negative
experience or habit and suddenly
you’re not good enough or worthy of
love and your whole life starts
trending downward.
You’re not alone though. It happens
to a lot of people. But if you’re
aware of the trend you can help
change it with a "little" forward
momentum.
Everyone says "bigger is better,"
but small...is the new big. Like
pink is the new black and weird is
the new cool.
Small is the new big.
You want to make a big change in
your life? You want to go from
flabby to fit or from shy to
confident? Then start with small
wins.
4. 3.
On a scale of one to ten, with ten
being your perfect reality, what
number would you give yourself? Are
you somewhere in the middle or near
giving up or next to success? Now
what small thing could you easily
accomplish to help move you up one
step?
Maybe you’ve got money issues.
You’ve looked at the trends in your
spending and discovered ten percent
of your yearly income goes to
something you enjoy, but don’t
necessarily need.
Instead of cutting that spending
out entirely, start small and
create some momentum for an upward
trend with a small win.
If seven days a week you buy the
same thing -- maybe it’s a cup of
coffee -- cut your spending to five
days a week. Then put the money you
would’ve spent on coffee into
savings. Congratulations, you just
created an upward trend!
Our reality is comprised of habits.
Spending habits, eating habits,
health habits. We’re creatures of
habits.
Without awareness it can be
difficult to see the habits
contributing to our lack of
momentum and downward trends.
Though some habits are glaringly
obvious...
The nose-picking booger-flicking
finger-licking habits that make you
so, you?
But whether personal and private or
public and proud, habits define
you. So are you the nose-picker or
rubbish-picker-upper?
What habit is pulling your life
down? Are you ready for that
downward trend to stop? Of course
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5. 4.
HOST / ACTOR (cont’d)
you want to turn your life around.
That’s why you’re here.
You’re not satisfied. You want to
turn things around, but you don’t
have the energy to put on trousers
because you’re exhausted.
Seventeen-hours of non-stop
couch potato-ing will do that to a
man.
But if you can identify one
specific habit that’s contributing
to this downward trend and it can
be anything from drinking too much
black tea to not exercising
regularly... Whatever’s not helping
your life trend upward is a good
habit to target.
How can you bring upward momentum
to your life with small wins in as
little as five days?
For the answer we’re going to need
science’s help. Thankfully the
geniuses at Harvard have all the
solutions to our quarter-life
quandaries...
They discovered how tracking small
achievements every day creates the
"progress principle."
Recording progress helps appreciate
small wins which boost confidence
and then can be leveraged toward
other larger successes and creates
"progress loops."
Every time you put the money you
would’ve spent on coffee into
savings and document the fact:
you’re creating a progress loop.
Every time you eat something
natural, fresh and green and write
it down: you’re creating a progress
loop.
Each innocent interaction with
someone you’re interested in that
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6. 5.
HOST / ACTOR (cont’d)
doesn’t end with you being
physically assaulted is worth
documenting in a diary because this
small win is creating another
progress loop.
Small wins create progress loops
and progress loops create momentum
which help you trend upward.
Your big goals and dreams are only
for charting your progress. By
breaking each large goal into
smaller, easy-to-accomplish,
manageable tasks you’re reducing
fear, clarifying direction and
increasing the probability of early
successful outcomes and helps you
go from here...
ILLUSTRATION: DOWNWARD TREND
...to here.
ILLUSTRATION: UPWARD TREND
Because every accomplishment -- the
small wins you’re documenting
everyday -- activates the reward
circuitry in our brains. A
chemical’s released and you feel
groovy.
That chemical, the neurotransmitter
dopamine, is one of the "feel good"
chemicals in our brains. Not only
does it reward us for
accomplishments, but dopamine
drives us to take action toward
what trigged its initial release.
But you have to be careful with
that dopamine stuff. It’s the same
junk that gets people addicted to
junk food, booze and cigarettes.
Do you want to be addicted to
something that creates a downward
trend inhibiting momentum or
something that creates upward
momentum?
Obviously you want the forward
momentum to accomplish big goals
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7. 6.
HOST / ACTOR (cont’d)
and to do that you have to start
small. Take the first step on that
thousand mile journey with these
three pointers:
ILLUSTRATION: "#1 FIND WHERE YOU’RE TRENDING DOWN"
1) Find where you’re trending down.
Pick one thing that’s decreasing
your reality and slowing your
momentum.
Maybe your love life is
nonexistent.
ILLUSTRATION: "#2: HOW CAN YOU EASILY GENERATE A SMALL WIN?"
2) How can you easily generate a
small win? What’s something you can
accomplish today to create upward
momentum?
If the problem is your romantic
relationships keep trending down,
create that upward momentum with
some self-love.
Brush your teeth, trim your nails,
get a haircut, take a shower,
shave, and put on some clean
clothes. And when you approach
someone you’d like to get to know
better you won’t look or smell like
a beggar.
These small things will create
confidence, give you momentum and
start to help you trend upward.
ILLUSTRATION: "#3: DOCUMENT YOUR SMALL WINS"
3) Set aside time to document your
small wins. Take five minutes to
write about your accomplishment in
whatever medium you’re comfortable.
Pen and paper? Online? You decide.
It’s gonna feel great to look back
and read: "Met someone today who
didn’t kick me between the legs.
Things are starting to look up!"
Start small and big things happen.
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8. 7.
HOST / ACTOR (cont’d)
And if you need help you can
sign-up here. Signing-up could even
be your first small win!
Start the progress loop now by
taking the first step on your
journey to a better you and the
momentum will move you to new
heights.
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Real World"
- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ejsp.674/abstract;jsession
"How Long To Form a Habit"
- http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/09/how-long-to-form-a-habit.php
"Meet Your Happy Chemicals"
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/59029/happy-chemica
"How to stay motivated: The art & science of leveraging
small wins"
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"The Power Of Small Wins: 5 Questions With Teresa Amabile"
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"5 Ways to Celebrate Small Wins on Your Way to World
Domination" - http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/246817
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