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The Power of Yes
There’s a vast difference between the type of communication where people are trying to win or prove themselves right, and the type where people are…
Reasons to Expand Your Limits
I feel I owe you an apology. In previous posts, here and here, I’ve shared some of my methods for expanding my self-imposed limits that…
Handling a Crisis – Part 2
As I’ve written before, it’s simply not possible to navigate your work and your life without experiencing a crisis or two. While it’s important to…
First Priority: Urgent and Important
This has been said many times, by me and by others. But it’s so central to productivity and success that I’m going to say it…
To Succeed, Get Comfortable with Failure
There are countless elements that contribute to productivity and success. I’ve covered many of the important ones in this space, and will continue to cover…
The Power of Apology
There’s an undeniable and often overlooked power of apology that everyone can benefit from mastering. I’m not talking about unwarranted apologies that stem from a…
The Power of Mastery
As you no doubt recognize, there are a great many pathways toward higher levels of productivity and success. On this website, I’ve been showing you…
Practices to Build Confidence
I’ve written before about psychological ways to build your confidence, including this column, and this column. Now I’d like to suggest some behavioral practices that…
The Power of Concentration
There’s much talk about the power of “multi-tasking,” but generally it’s all wrong. Scientists have discovered that it’s difficult or even impossible to do two…
Strengthen Your Work and Life Relationships
Regardless of your abilities, regardless of what you do, regardless of the role you play in doing it, a key element in getting where you…
Handling a Crisis
It’s simply not possible to navigate your work and your life without experiencing a crisis or two. While it’s important to try and avoid them…
Stretch Your Capabilities
Life is a journey. Actually, it’s many journeys. And one of the most important of those journeys is from wherever you are now to the…