There is a difference between ambient self-doubt and asking yourself, “Is this [specific thing] working?” Self-doubt wastes time and energy and makes you miserable. In contrast, objectively, patiently, and dispassionately gauging if something is working or no is simply smart. So when you start to worry, do a gut check and ask yourself: “Is this just generalized […]
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In the modern world, many of us have drifted towards a hyper-productivity mindset. The mantra has become, “crank it out.”Yes, being productive is great and fun and good.But I have a suggestion. Rather than focusing on “effort” and “action items” and “I have to do so much,” just think in terms of FUN. FUN = PLAY […]
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In the modern world, we are bombarded with information. Nonstop. Because of this, we need to develop the ability to set priorities, maintain focus, and continue to work towards goals over long periods of time. The following simple formulas help me maintain clarity and stay balanced. Perhaps they will help you.Formulas For Success–Unhappy? Focus on your […]
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“If you are constantly, vaguely judging everyone and everything around you, there is a quirk in your consciousness. You aren’t resting close to pure awareness. Because when you do rest in pure awareness, you don’t judge. Instead, you appreciate.” ~ TomJohnston.org
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“We are here to find that dimension within ourselves that is deeper than thought.” Eckhart Tolle
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“It is usually fear or something wrong in your own life that triggers obsessive criticism of others, the world at large, or yourself” ~ RainlessMind.com
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If you are having to will yourself to get something done, you have probably already made a mistake somewhere along the way. Especially if you have a deep goal, you should not be pursuing it through willpower. You should be pursuing it through habit. “Repetition Is My Mantra” Let me give you a simple […]
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They say, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” True enough. But we can’t always control precisely whom we spend time with–at least in the short term. Here’s something you can control a lot more. What’s in your space? What’s in your environment? What’s on your computer […]
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We all want to know how to achieve success, right? Well here’s an interesting thought for you to consider. When you visit a cafe in the United States these days, you see a ton of people doing something solo on their computers. How many of these people are consuming vs. producing something? Consuming […]
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A little counter-intuitive advice for all you seekers from a famous advertising executive: “It is fashionable for so-called thinking people to try to lose their ego. [..] Presumably we were given egos for a reason. Great people have great egos; maybe that’s what makes them great.” ~ Paul Arden
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