Before we begin, let’s give credit to the researcher behind many of these ideas. Brian Wansink is a professor at Cornell University and he has completed a variety of studies on how your environment shapes your eating decisions. Many of the ideas below come from his popular book, Mindless Eating. 1. […]
There are moments throughout our lives, and they happen almost every day, where we catch a glimpse of what we are capable of, a flicker of what we are destined to be, or a hint of what we desire to become.It could be a burst of inspiration for that book […]
Nearly all great ideas follow a similar creative process and this article explains how this process works. Understanding this is important because creative thinking is one of the most useful skills you can possess. Nearly every problem you face in work and in life can benefit from innovative solutions, lateral thinking, and […]
There are many benefits to reading more books, but perhaps my favorite is this: A good book can give you a new way to interpret your past experiences. Whenever you learn a new mental model or idea, it’s like the “software” in your brain gets updated. Suddenly, you can run all […]
The ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no code faster than no code.” The same philosophy applies in other areas of life. For example, there is […]
MINIMALISM IS OWNING FEWER POSSESSIONS. Minimalism is intentionally living with only the things one really need—those items that support his/her purpose. One can remove the distraction of excess possessions so he/she can focus more on those things that matter most. That is a short, elevator-pitch answer. But oftentimes to answer […]
Whether you’re trying to save money or just trying to get out of the same old rut, it can be fun to find new and interesting ways to enjoy your downtime. The first step to getting out of the same boring routine is exploring all of the options available. The process of trying […]
The idea of living a simple life with less stuff sounds attractive to many. But often, they begin to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and defeated around the idea of owning less. That’s too bad. Learning how to declutter your home and (and as a result, decluttering your life) doesn’t need to be as painful as some […]
I recently had a wonderful conversation with my friend. During our chat, she told me about an interesting shift in thinking that occurred while she worked at a science museum. During her time there, she learned how to treat failure like a scientist. How does a scientist treat failure? And […]
Do you love your job? And are you willing to spend more than 12 hours working? Not many people will be able to such, but there are several reasons that inspire people to work harder and longer. If the goal of work isn’t to earn more and more money so […]
There were people in my career who seemed determined to fail. Despite mentoring, instruction, gentle correction, and discipline, they consistently chose the low road.What’s the low road? An appetite for excuses, blame, and underperformance. An aversion to personal responsibility. In an a well known organisation -most employees will want to […]
STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE Practice makes perfect when it comes to learning how to build confidence. Employ the following strategies to believe in yourself in any situation. 1. USE CONFIDENT BODY LANGUAGE Even if you don’t feel confident all the time, you can appear confident when needed by adjusting your […]
How small actions lead to big results. To reach your goals, you need a system. You need to build habits and you have to stick around long enough to let them do their magic. You hear it over and over again because it’s true.In 2019, one of the most popular […]
I finished “How to Make Sense of Any Mess” by Abby Covert today (it took me about 4 hours total to read, including making extensive notes). Being honest, the book is so short and to the point that no review can present its ideas in a briefer or more brilliant way […]
You may be sitting in the airport waiting to board and see airline employees donning reflective vests and looking harried, while communicating via walkie-talkie, but have no clue what it means (including whether something might be wrong with your plane). You might order a cup of coffee or tea on […]
Before there were books, universities, or classes, there were mentorships to pass on wisdom and knowledge. In the west, mentorships exist since the Ancient Greek times—it’s a tried method of learning. That’s why a lot of people try to find a mentor. Sometimes people mix up apprenticeships and mentorships. An apprenticeship is […]
We all thought this was a temporary thing. But here we are. People are already calling this the “COVID era” as if they are reading about it in a history book. But we’re still going through it. For most of my friends and family, the social distancing and handwashing aren’t that […]
Mastery is never an accident. You can win the lottery and become rich overnight, but no one has ever mastered their craft by chance. Whether we are talking about athletes, artists, or academics, the story is the same. If you want to fulfill your potential then you must practice a specific […]
It’s easy to spend all day searching for inspiration. You can find incredible videos, articles, and news stories, and email them out to all of your friends. But the best (and longest lasting) type of inspiration comes from applying those outside bits of motivation to your own goals. Make no […]
There is no ideal setup that is equally useful for thousands of people working remotely. It varies a lot based on personality, personal preferences, comfort at the working environment, proclivity for social interactions, and other aspects related to a company’s policy and its workflow. That’s one of the reasons why […]
To say that the novel COVID19 pandemic has changed the world would be an understatement. In less than a year since the virus emerged — and just over 6 months since tracking began in the United States — it’s upended day-to-day lives across the globe. The pandemic has changed how we work, leran and interact […]
I don’t say “Thank You” as often as I should and I doubt I’m the only one. In fact, I’m starting to believe that “Thank You” is the most under-appreciated and under-used phrase on the planet. It is appropriate in nearly any situation and it is a better response than […]
While it may not rise to the level of being illegal, unethical behavior in the workplace can have serious consequences if unaddressed. And it can create a toxic work environment in which your employees and business ultimately suffer. When the authors of Crucial Accountability gave an online survey to more than 900 working people in 2016, the three most common unethical workplace […]
