How do habits actually work? Why do people keep doing self-destructive things? Can habit development cause a positive change in an organization? How do you form a good habit? All of these questions are answered in Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habits: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. In this The … Read more
Interested in learning more about your favorite author? Do you ever wonder what went on in their head and where the ideas for an amazing story came from? Perhaps it’s the writing process you’re interested in? You might want to know how writers create their own kind of magic through pen, keyboard, or old-fashioned typewriter. … Read more
The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman is a must read book for any prospective entrepreneur or anyone who wants to start a small business. It’s also a wonderful primer for anyone who needs to learn the essential aspects of business management. Now, while it’s a great book for businessmen and entrepreneurs, it does a few … Read more
Benjamin Franklin is one of many bright intellects from the annals of history. A writer, athlete, scientist, diplomat, statesman, and philosopher. There’s probably no area of life that went unexplored by this man. His quotes are famous to this day, and his contribution to history is known across the world. Today, we’ll be taking a … Read more
More than once in your life, you will be hurt by someone’s words or actions. Perhaps someone cut you off while you’re queuing to pay for your lunch. Perhaps a friend has betrayed you. Probably, someone told you that you’re not good enough for them. Or perhaps when you were little you’ve experienced abuse at … Read more
Whether you are 14, 44 or 84, lifelong learning is essential to “keep up with the Joneses” in our modern world. This fact makes Benedict Carey’s book, “How We Learn” a book that everyone should read. In How to We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens, Carey teaches us HOW … Read more
Email is an important part of life. Whether you use it stay in touch with friends or as part of your job, using email is a routine that most people do on a daily basis. Unfortunately email is often a “time suck” that takes you away from working on important projects and living life. Even … Read more
Imagine you’re about to start a new habit. You want to turn it into a permanent routine. So do you follow it every day or do it a few times a week? Most experts would agree that the only way to turn an action into a habit is to follow it on a daily basis—to … Read more
If you live a focused life, you probably set yourself goals—I know I do. Goals help you achieve more, cultivate success, and streamline life so you have less to worry about. But have you been doing the other side of goal-setting, which is to celebrate small wins? Oh, sure, you will probably spoil yourself with … Read more
One of the best ways to help your students engage in conversations with each other can be to use getting to know you questions for students. Besides this, this can be a great way for you to connect with them personally and understand their needs and wants on a deeper level. You can also use plenty … Read more