The weekend gives most of us the chance to downshift and recharge. But how often do we seize on it to catch up or get ahead on our work instead? If researchers are right, more than ever before. Not only are we working more hours on the weekend, we’re cramming the time with more chores, […]
Archive for Personal Development
How to Become Better Than You Ever Thought Possible
3 Practical Steps for Achieving Peak Performance
Why are some people so good at what they do whereas others struggle with the most basic of tasks? Have you ever wondered if you were capable of achieving more in your work and life? This question is what researcher Anders Ericsson has spent most of his career pondering. And the answers might surprise you.
7 Steps to Gain More Confidence Now
A Proven Path to Overcome Fear and Reach Your Goals
Whenever I speak with leaders about their greatest struggles, the answer I hear more than any other is a lack of confidence. It’s a universal affliction. Early in my career, I suffered from almost crippling social anxiety. At formal office functions, I’d sweat like crazy and my hands would go ice-cold. Later, as the CEO […]
Why Not Architect Your Own Life?
Design the Life You Want by Aligning Your Vision, Priorities, and Actions
We usually take our workplaces for granted, don’t we? But skyscrapers are colossal achievements. Architects must design them with variables like winds, earthquakes, communication, traffic, and the surrounding environment in mind. It’s impossible to imagine building one without architectural plans. But here’s the thing: The lives of everyone working inside those towers are infinitely more […]
Don’t Quit Before the Whistle Blows
3 Reasons to Stay in the Game When You Face a Major Setback
What do you do when you find yourself down on the track while the race goes on without you? We all trip and fall. The question is what comes next? Heather Dorniden, now Kampf, is a highly decorated runner with an impressive string of accomplishments. But what’s most impressive was the time she won first […]
Why Going Outdoors Makes You Smarter, Stronger, and More Spiritual
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Nature You Can’t Afford to Miss
Whether we’re in our homes, in our cars, or in our offices, we spend most of our days removed from nature—and it’s not good for us. I just returned from a week in the hills and woods of East Tennessee. One of my favorite moments was fly fishing Hesse Creek. It’s world famous for trout, […]