What do we actually know for sure? Beliefs are guiding a lot of our decisions, but are they always valid? Discover the reasons to question your beliefs.
Writing to Solve Personal Problems
An incredibly powerful technique for solving problems is by simply writing it down. It seems rather simple, but it can often allow you to solve problems you previously thought were impossible. I remember in the first computer science class I took, I had to do an assignment where I was to take the task of […]
Seven Days
What did you do last week? Discover one of the most effective techniques I can offer to put your life back on track – The weekly review.
Overcoming the Frustration Barrier
When is the last time you went ballroom dancing, made a speech, learned a new language, took up karate or even cooked a new exotic food? When was the last time you did something out of your comfort zone? The experience was probably frustrating, depending on the difficulty of the task and how far outside […]
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