Deep down, I’m a die-hard optimist. I believe the world is getting better and that the pursuit of the ideal life is possible and worthwhile. While I disagree with a lot of current self-help, I embrace the core premise: that we can become better people. But, as optimistic as I am about the pursuit itself, […]
How to Achieve a Goal (If You Don’t Know Where to Start)
Reaching some goals is simply the straightforward application of effort. If you want to get in shape, eat less and exercise more. It doesn’t require a brilliant strategy. However, I’d say most accomplishments don’t fall into this category. I’ve set many goals that I don’t even know where to start. I recently set a new […]
Weight, Traffic and Grades Aren’t That Important
“What is measured, improves,” is an old piece of business wisdom. If you keep track of something, whether it is grades, weight, income or efficiency it usually will get better. This is a good piece of advice, but I feel it’s only half the story. If you end up measuring the wrong things, they might […]
Is More Commitment Always a Good Thing?
Last week I wrote two articles about measuring and building your persistence levels. I started on the idea that your level of persistence is your ability to keep going without any positive feedback. Ideally, your persistence would be unlimited, and you wouldn’t quit, even in the face of a complete lack of reinforcement. While more […]