We are failing at being resourceful. Failing miserably. Big marketing budgets have trained us to always want to buy things no matter what we are trying to do. There is always a product that will magically help us get what we want. Personal productivity is no different. Whenever we set a goal, the first impulse […]
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When attempting to overcome procrastination or lack of motivation, one might receive a question from a well-meaning friend: “How bad do you want it?” This question is supposed to jolt you into action and propel you into a productive mode immediately. But… This question is impossible to answer! “How bad do I want
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You set a goal. Plan out desired actions. But when it’s time to do the work, you don’t want to do it. You feel resistance. And you start talking yourself out of it. Sounds familiar? Meet The Boogeyman Technique that will help you stick with the desired behavior and ultimately achieve your goals. Traditional advice
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Saurabh, a subscriber to my mailing list, asked if I can share my thoughts on facing our anxieties and fears. The Lever Theory I have a theory that we all have that mental lever that we get to use multiple times a day. We can either look at something from a long-term or a short-term
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Years ago I read Tao Te Ching for the first time. What a treat! Since then, it became my personal bible. I read it cover to cover at least once a year. And every time I find something new, profound and surprisingly helpful. It helped me to navigate my first people management role. It helped
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