“When you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou Intriguing advice, isn’t it? It resonates profoundly, not just for personal growth but for the entire world. In the realm of business, the common choice to remain stagnant is often cloaked in the guise of “I Know.” “I know everything I need to know, why bother […]
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In Oliver Burkeman’s book “4000 Weeks,” he delves into the fascinating concept of the pace of time’s passage. Research suggests that as we age, time appears to speed up, and this phenomenon might be attributed to our lack of engaging in novel experiences. When we settle into our daily and weekly routines, predictability sets in,
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I used to suffer from phone fear, always opting for email communication to avoid calls. Recently, I challenged myself. A few weeks back, I received an interesting email from a stranger, and instead of hiding behind my keyboard, I decided to call him. It was a Friday afternoon, and I thought, why not? The result?
Ouch, right? I’ve often repeated the mantra that “A” employees won’t work for “B” or “C” bosses, but I’ve never turned it around like this before. Yet, evidence abounds of managers complaining about their people not living up to expectations, not showing up on time, or committing other perceived violations. Huh. Life being a mirror
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During a recent road trip with my wife, we found ourselves pondering a question: “When will we be done?” At first, I thought, “Never.” But as we delved deeper into the conversation, I realized that’s not entirely accurate. A more precise query would be, “When will we be done with this particular season of our
Our recent session with our mind mentor led us to ponder who we’ll become by Christmas this year, what thoughts and self-perceptions will dominate our minds. Amidst this contemplation, a profound realization struck me. I will become precisely who I choose to be. This isn’t arrogance; it’s a fundamental truth. Over the next four months,
You’re not too occupied to achieve any of your life’s aspirations; you’re just not prioritizing effectively. It’s an illusion to believe that your self-sacrifice is indispensable for the world—it’s not. Thinking your kids can’t navigate life without your micromanagement? That’s just nurturing helplessness. You’re unwilling to delegate or train others to handle tasks on your
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As Seth Godin wisely puts it, “Resistance to knowing is a root cause of the sunk cost fallacy.” This concept extends far beyond just financial decisions; it permeates every facet of our lives, from our health to our wealth and our relationships. Consider the common scenario of busyness addiction. Many people claim, “I’m too busy
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A common question that came up after yesterday’s email was about the concept of Practicing what you preach. For us, this means going back to the fundamentals of our 6 Steps and 5 Ways blueprints. It involves meticulously crafting, testing, and assessing our business systems and processes in the same manner we advise our clients
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If you caught the movie Oppenheimer, you witnessed a brilliant example of someone who dared to envision an alternate future. And then, he materialized it into reality. Here’s why this matters: the universe is primarily composed of energy (remember, almost 99.9% of every atom is empty space). You only perceive things when you consciously direct
