We’re approaching the start of 2008, which means it’s time for another round of New Years Resolutions. I’ve seen statistics on the failure rate of New Years Resolutions above 95%. And unless you’re planning to be the lucky few out of a hundred, that means there is something seriously wrong with these yearly promises. What’s […]
When Are You Happiest?
Today I’d like to get your feedback on a question: when are you happiest? I want to avoid biasing the results by putting qualifiers on what “happiest” means, so I’ll let you decide. I’m assuming that none of us can maintain a persistent state of absolute bliss. This must mean there are some sections of […]
9 Ideas to Overcome Discouragement
If you have a goal, then you’ll probably face a lot of discouragement. Rejection, criticism, frustration, obstacles and failure are all part of the package. Although a few people might be immune to discouragement, I know I’m certainly not. I suspect you probably aren’t either. For myself, I’ve found that trying to resist negative experiences […]
Friday Links 07-12-06
From the Web Notetaking for Geeks – Tim Ferriss has a great entry on how to use notetaking to organize the information input in your life. The system struck me as something I need for myself, as I’ve been relying on my memory too much when referencing blog posts, books and random thoughts. Faith Isn’t […]
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