“We are all slaves to our habits.” I first heard that from Napoleon Hill, arguably the godfather of personal growth. He’s the author of the classic book Think and Grow Rich.
When some people who aren’t familiar with Napoleon Hill’s work hear that title, they think it’s all about the money. They close their minds to what could be very empowering training.
Financial security is the last on his list of the 12 riches of life, behind having a positive mental attitude, sound physical health, harmony in human relationships, a labor of love, etc. Continue reading We Are All Slaves
After listening to the 20 minute abridged version of The Thrive Diet (2008) by Brendan Brazier on MP3, I immediately ordered the book.
When it arrived, I discovered it was his most recent book, Thrive Fitness (2009), not the one I wanted. So, I drove to Borders and bought The Thrive Diet, too. No problem, I’ll read them both!
I love it when I find something that makes total sense, is provided by someone with credibility (walks their talk), and provides an easy-to-follow road map to duplicate their success. This book delivers—big time. Continue reading Book Recommendation: Thrive
According to the Free dictionary, ‘flow’ is:
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An apparent ease or effortlessness of performance
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To proceed steadily and easily
Or a little more esoteric…
“Thinking without thinking.”
- Bruce Lee
According to Buddhism: “action of inaction” or “doing without doing.”
Athletes, artists, and musicians frequently experience flow. “It felt like everything was going in slow motion.” And, “I was totally relaxed and focused at the same time.” And, “I was completely in the moment and experiencing bliss.” Continue reading The Paradox of Intention: How To Experience More ‘Flow’
On Saturday, June 26, 2010, a severe thunder and lightning storm hit our backyard and cut off the top half of one of our beautiful 40′ maple trees. The wind and rain was so strong at one point the visibility was only about 10′.
I hear some people say they don’t like the weather here in Tennessee. We have a saying, “If you don’t like the weather, stick around for a few minutes (or hours).” It can change quite dramatically very quickly. Saturday was no exception. Continue reading Lightning: ONE Way To Prune A Tree
I first heard of Parkinson’s Law years ago from Brian Tracy and then more recently by Timothy Ferriss in “The 4-Hour Workweek.” Continue reading Parkinson’s Law
I may be cutting my own throat by exposing this secret. But I’m going to do it anyway. Continue reading Another Travel Tip: Southwest Secret
A colleague called me the other day for some advice on productivity. He was going to be doing some training for a client who wanted a short segment on time management. Continue reading Creative Leveraging
6. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Learn to laugh at yourself. Life is too short not to have fun! Develop your sense of humor. Watch comedies. Treat yourself to live comedy shows. Hang out with fun and funny people! Like attracts like. Their sense of humor will rub off on you. Continue reading 10 Steps To Overcoming Perfectionism (6-10)
Not everything has to be perfect. Done is often better than perfect unless you’re talking brain surgery or concert pianist. Even then, there’s an element of art that isn’t necessarily perfect, but rather, appropriate for the task at hand.
Here are some ideas on overcoming perfectionism. Continue reading 10 Steps To Overcoming Perfectionism (1-5)
Before you can make the best use of your time you first need some basic information. Number one you need to know how to succeed. Once you know the formula for success, next you need to clarify your intentions, which includes your life purpose, your values, your passions, and your goals. Continue reading A Solid Foundation
