In theory a 4-minute mile is a 1:45 marathon. Yet it took 65 years from the 4-minute mile to break the 2-hour marathon barrier. Three lessons we can learn from this.
How to Ride a Wave of Momentum Into the New Year
In our efforts to improve, we typically deflate our best moments with judgment or other qualifiers. If we hold back the arrows, we can ride the momentum of our accomplishments.
How To Get More Done Without Needing Willpower or Discipline
When it comes to getting things done, you can labor with willpower and discipline, or turn to a more powerful force that requires less stress and effort.
This is Why You Fail to Build on Your Biggest Success
Success builds on success. But to build on success you must recognize, claim, and celebrate your current success. Here’s where the breakdown appears.
If You Can’t Measure It, Does It Matter?
If you can’t count it or put it on a spreadsheet, does it count as an achievement? We get so wrapped up in managing, tracking, and measuring, but often, what matters most cannot be measured.
The Important Work
[spacer]It was 11:25 am today when I sat down to write Morning Pages, the long-hand free writing exercise I have been doing almost every morning since August. Pen to paper, and suddenly… Wow. Where does the time go? Where does it go? I was out of bed by 6:05 am today. I got dressed for […]