[4-Minute Read]I’ve created a new method of goal setting designed specifically for big, bold goals. It works like this – if you can dream it and feel it, you’ll work hard to get it.
Beyond SMART: Set Goals That Sustain Your Motivation
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BOLD REFLECTIONS
Pursue Goals
Do you have razor-sharp focus on a goal? This collection of bold reflections will show how to accelerate your learning and success.
I Got Stuck Inside The Perfectionist’s Paradox
[3-Min Read + Video]
Perfectionism is the ultimate pursuit of excellence. But achieving that outcome demands I put imperfect work out into the world again, and again, and again.
One Simple Technique to Erase Hesitation
[4-Minute Read]A moment of hesitation can stall a project for hours or even days. But now I have a technique that stops me from falling into the abyss of indecision.
Unscripted Reflection: Conquering A Past Failure
[Video + 3-Minute Read]Thanks to a carefully crafted plan, I finally completed a project that had been weighing on me since 2019.
How To Choose One Great Idea
[4-Min Read + How-To]
When your mind is in overdrive with creative ideas, this technique can help you regain focus. It may require some effort and patience, but it leads to a confident decision.
What Lurks Beneath
[723 Words] Go to large-scale experimentation where you can because it will reveal the hidden lessons you need to learn. [NanoWriMo #4/6]
My Game Plan
[5-Minute Read][NaNoWriMo #2/6] Today, I share my five-point game plan for succeeding during NaNoWriMo, a 30-day writing challenge in November 2023.
My Forward-Only Rule Saved the Day
[Video + Notes][NoNaWriMo #3/6] I’m 10 days into a 30-day NaNoWriMo writing challenge and if it wasn’t for my “forward only” rule I probably wouldn’t be here.
Insanity Is Stopping After One Go
[3 Minute Read]Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, but if you’re putting a new idea to the test, then repetition is your friend.
Opening The Void
[3-Min Read]
[NaNoWriMo 2023 #1/6] This November, I’m embarking on a writing challenge and invite you to get a front-row view of how my mind ticks when pursuing a bold goal.
Remember: Genius Awaits in the 4th Draft
[4-Minute Read]Pursuing any goal involves creating something that didn’t exist before, and nothing is more toxic to that process than impatience.
Five Forgotten Rules of Decisions
[6-Minute Read + How-To’s]Are you pondering a bold goal but still finding the courage to live it?
Apply these decision rules and discover you are already brave enough to make your goal a reality.
Los Dos Perros (The Two Dogs)
[3-Minute Read]This reflection reminds me of the role dreams and goals play in my life, and I often reflect on it when setting goals. I hope it helps you find your bearings too.
Sometimes Your Mental Motivation Sucks
[4 Minute Read + Download]Stop chastising yourself for struggling with motivation; it won’t change the outcome. If you want to move forward, plicate the stubborn mule inside your mind.
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Comfort Zone
[5-Minute Read]Achieving any goal is a process of continuous learning, and you will do that most effectively from deep inside your comfort zone.
It’s Time To Stop Hoarding Tasks
[4-Minute Read + Audio + Infographic]
Are you often too busy for your own good? If so, you’re probably task hoarding – and that’s affecting your ability to lead. It’s time for a radical workload detox.
The Best Leadership Tool is Being Real
[4 Minute Read + Video + Example]
Concerned your team members are burnt out and disengaged? Here’s a letter that will help inspire their commitment and support.
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How to Learn Anything [In Three Steps]
[3-Minute Read]My high-school Rubik’s Cube had confounded me for decades – until I applied my foolproof process for learning any skill to solving this kid’s puzzle.
What Are Your Golden Rules At Work?
[3-Minute Read]There are no standard operating procedures for the human mind when it comes to driving quality and motivation at work, so embrace the diversity.
Chasing Targets Gets Boring
[3 Minute Read + Audio]Many high-performing people swear by the practice of setting measurable goals, but just like most other things in this world, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.