One Defining Character Trait of the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs?

Resist the Absolute Sabotaging Seduction of “Putting Off”

One of the most human of weaknesses we all need to wage war with is the absolute sabotaging seduction of “putting off”. The smallest of actions is always x100 better than the noblest of intentions. ...

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No Idea Works for Someone Unwilling to Do the Work

Nothing works for someone who does no work. Sorry to say this but there are just too many people on the planet who want the rewards of world-class without lifting a pinky to do what world-class requir...

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The Best Influencers, Elite Athletes, Artists and Inventors Are All About Mundanity

The best influencers (and elite athletes, artists and inventors) are boring. They are all about Mundanity: repeating the same few habits every single day (whether they feel like performing them or not...

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Beneath Your Irritations Is the Opportunity for Growth

As human beings, it’s ever so easy to sit on the summit of high-judgement and self-righteousness on seeing another human being doing something we consider wrong. Yet, as we spend more time in meditat...

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Spend Five Quiet Minutes With This Question Each Morning

In these interesting times we inhabit, each of us bears the responsibility to do all we can to protect our strength and hope, right? As you know if you've been following my work these past few years, ...

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Define Success By Your Growth and Curiosity

Science confirms that curiosity keeps the brain young, the heart open, and the spirit vibrant. The moment we stop learning, we begin to fade. Read widely, keep notebooks, travel often, challenge your ...

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Use Discipline As a Tool to Build Self-Respect

I do believe that rest and recovery and regeneration are deeply essential. I’ve written a lot about this “cycling” in my book The Everyday Hero Manifesto if you’d like to go deeper. Yet, to lead a soa...

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