Have you ever wondered how some people resist temptations more than others? In this article, you’ll learn one of their secrets. They use something that I refer to as The Iceberg Rule. The Iceberg Rule One of the leaders who I interviewed for my book Work Stronger is Dr. Larry Senn. He is the octogenarian… [Read More]
The 3 Real Reasons Why People Procrastinate (Laziness Isn’t One Of The Reasons)
Like many kids, I occasionally procrastinated when it came to schoolwork. There were two separate times in middle school when my father had to drive to a local office supplies store after 9:00 p.m. in order to pick up ink for our printer- so that I could print out an assignment due at school the… [Read More]
Why Incentives Decrease (Not Increase) Your Motivation
Have you ever tried to use an artificial incentive to motivate yourself to change your behavior and form stronger habits? Maybe you promised yourself a gift for making some sort of change. Or, maybe someone else promised you a reward for making a change or achieving a goal. In this article, you will learn why… [Read More]
How To Bounce Back Quickly After A Setback
A few years ago, I attended a two-day workshop that was led by Senn Delaney, the culture shaping unit of Heidrick & Struggles. During the program, we discussed the power of managing your emotional energy- a very important topic that many people never consider. Up until that point of my life, I typically got irritated… [Read More]
Overwhelmed By A Big Goal Or Project? Do This.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a big goal or project? Big goals or projects (personally or professionally) can be energizing and can help make life exciting. However, they can also feel overwhelming, either right away or after you get started. In this article, you will learn a practical way to boost your optimism and… [Read More]