Growing up, I remember completing assigned readings for school without being able to recollect a single word or bit of information. We would be told what to read, and I would scan the words, but my mind was always on something else. Reading definitely felt like homework, it felt like a chore. But now that … Read more
Life is hard, there is no other way around it. If you feel like you are failing at certain parts of life, you are not alone. There are plenty of other people who find themselves in the same boat. If you want to stop failing at life, the first step is to figure out why … Read more
Here is a conversation that you’re not likely to hear: Person #1: Hey, how are you doing with your weight loss goal? Person #2: Great! I haven’t lost any weight since I started six weeks ago, but I have never felt more motivated in my life! Right? The biggest motivating factor behind continuing to work … Read more
On Develop Good Habits we’ve covered a number of topics when it comes to forming positive habits, but we rarely talk about how your routines can improve your social life. That’s why today I’ve invited Charlie Houpert of Charisma On Command to provide a list of habits that can help make a positive first impression … Read more
It’s Monday morning and your alarm clock is going off. Why do you get out of bed? No matter what your answer is to this question, it starts with whatever factor motivates you to take that action of getting out of bed. Your motivation to do anything is a psychological process that relies on some … Read more
There is a direct connection between the quality of the conversations that we have and the quality of our relationships. Having confidence in your conversation skills can help you get to know a new client, mentor, or friend who could end up sticking around for years to come. But did you know that a major … Read more
The following is an excerpt from my book, Habit Stacking™: 127 Small Changes to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness. We all know it’s not easy to add multiple new habits to your day. But what you might not realize is it’s fairly easy to build a single new routine. Read on to learn the … Read more
Are you seeking personal growth and enlightenment? Look no further than “The Courage to Be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. This transformative self-help book provides a new perspective on happiness and success, inspired by the theories of influential 20th-century psychologist Alfred Adler. In today’s article, we’ll discuss five lessons that can help you … Read more
Working in a group can be difficult. In addition to differences of opinion, another more serious issue can crop up… when not everyone pulls their weight and some people just ride in your slipstream, cruising through life. This is known as social loafing, and it’s a scary phenomenon that happens at work, in family life, … Read more
Imagine finding yourself in a room full of strangers, feeling at ease and confident, striking up conversations with each person, and leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone you meet. Does this sound like a dream come true? Here’s the excellent news, Leil Lowndes’ best-selling book “How to Talk to Anyone” gives you the knowledge to … Read more