"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book." -Groucho Marx You're already setting goals and deciding what you're going to accomplish? Great! What better way to start the year... We all want to be reading more, but it's hard to find the time. Reading is one of the main ways we grow and learn. If … [Read more...] about How to Read More Books This Year Than Most People Read in Their Life – Part 1
Creating Habits
How to Create a New Habit (Even if You’re “Too Busy”)
Are you intentional about creating new habits? You should be. Building positive habits is one of the most powerful disciplines in the world. Large results are created through the building of small, consistent habits. But how do you build a new habit if you don't have any time to spare? You know, if you think you're "too busy". Everyone is busy and most people think … [Read more...] about How to Create a New Habit (Even if You’re “Too Busy”)
How to Combat Your Morning Self (And My Morning Ritual)
I have two personalities. My night self and my morning self. Sometimes we don't get along. When my night self decides to stay up a little later, my morning self isn't too happy. My night self goes to sleep thinking about all of the great and productive things I'm going to do in the morning. But sometimes my morning self wakes up thinking my night self is an … [Read more...] about How to Combat Your Morning Self (And My Morning Ritual)
How to Effectively Measure Progress on Your Goals
Small progress over time leads to huge results. Gradual increase + persistence = new habits. It's that simple. Small habits might not seem life-changing at first, but when you look back, you will see something amazing. You will see huge progress compounding over time. That's exactly how you measure your goals. Looking backwards. The past gives us all the … [Read more...] about How to Effectively Measure Progress on Your Goals
How to Create Good Habits (And Stick With Them)
We all have our habits. Positive and negative. Habits are like compound interest... They can be our best friend or our worst enemy. So, how do you create positive habits? How do you get them to actually stick? Here is the most effective way to create and stick with new habits... How Habits Are Created If you have enough good habits, you won't have time for bad … [Read more...] about How to Create Good Habits (And Stick With Them)