Tag: success
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3 Minute Friday: Finding Gold, Original Thoughts, & Problems
Three Feet From Gold In Napoleon Hill’s classic book, “Think and Grow Rich”, he recounts a story of his uncle who went to California during the gold rush. He found a small vein of gold and invest in equipment to extract it. After digging up the small amount he first found he was unable to…
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3 Minute Fridays: Meaningful Work, Systems, & Goals
Welcome to 3 Minute Fridays, a new series where I share some thoughts from this week in a short and easy to read post. Enjoy! Here’s what I’ve been thinking… Doing Meaningful Things is More Difficult This thought came to me when I was thinking of ways to be more environmentally friendly. The easy and…
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July Monthly Review: Lessons in Focus and Simplicity
July has been a hot and humid month here in New England, but it has been full of many wonderful ideas, to many in fact. I started this blog on July 1st (originally on a free WordPress account), I set a goal to read one book a week for the rest of the year, and…
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From Weakness to Strength: The Power of the Underdog
In his book “David and Goliath,” Malcolm Gladwell explores the dynamic between underdogs and giants, revealing how perceived disadvantages can become powerful advantages.
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How to Apply Atomic Habits: Small Things I Do to Improve My Life
In the post, 1% Better Every Day, I discussed the best ways to form, and stick with, new habits. Then, in Breaking Free From Bad Habits, I discussed the ways to stopping bad habits. Here, I am going to tell you the habits I have built over the last four years, the small things that…
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Breaking Free From Bad Habits: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time
In my last post, 1% Better Every Day, I went into detail on how to create good, lasting habits based on the evidence and strategies presented by James Clear in “Atomic Habits”. This post is all about breaking the bad habits we have developed over the years and making room for new, better habits. Many…
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1% Better Every Day: The Power of Small Habits to Change Your Life
Habits define our lives more than we often realize. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, our actions are largely governed by habits—both good and bad. Understanding the intricacies of habits and learning how to harness their power can lead to profound changes in our personal and professional lives. In his…
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What is Efficient Work and How Does it Impact Happiness?
Efficient (Adj.): achieving maximum productivity with minimal wasted effort or expense. A system is efficient when it runs smoothly to achieve the desired outcome. When it is as streamlined as possible, taking the least amount of effort to reach the goal. The most efficient car goes from point A to point B, with the least…
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The 2-Minute Rule: Increase Productivity and Stop Procrastination
How many times has this happened to you: You’re sitting on your phone scrolling through social media and suddenly remember there was something you needed to do, so you tell yourself you’ll get up in a few minutes to go do it. A few minutes goes by, then a few more, and a few more.…