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. ...
10 Feb 2min
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...
9 Feb 2min
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...
6 Feb 3min
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...
5 Feb 2min
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, ...
4 Feb 2min
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 ...
3 Feb 2min
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...
2 Feb 3min
The Greatest Leaders Are Also the Most Curious Students
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 ...
30 Jan 4min
