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Why I no longer make New Year’s Resolutions

Why I no longer make New Year’s Resolutions

There is a statistic commonly thrown around about New Year’s Resolutions.  Over 80% fail. What’s less commonly known is why they fail. I think most fail because of a lack of practice. Just like lifting weights, speaking a language or practicing Origami, if you don’t use it you lose it. Same for setting goals. Sure, it might feel good to put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) and make a list for… Continue reading

Why JOMO is good for your mental wellbeing

Maybe it’s time you got some JOMO

I want to do less...better. It’s not that I want to opt-out, move to the country or build a log cabin.  In fact, when I’m home, I like my creature comforts and good WIFI. I just don’t like feeling busy. … Continue reading

Overcome procrastination

Why you need to Plan like a Pilot to get super organized, laser focussed and insanely productive

If you want to overcome procrastination, don’t read another time management book. Please. Trust me, I know how complicated time management advice can be. In fact, I wrote a time management book. The challenge often is that all the great… Continue reading

Unhappy? Here's how to fix it.

How to stop procrastinating, get what you want and be happy

It’s always seemed strange that some people are unhappy. Sure, if you’re dirt poor and begging on a street corner, that makes sense. But, if you’re reading this, that’s not you. I’m writing this in Cape Town at the tail… Continue reading

daily habits to transform your productivity

3 daily habits that will transform your productivity

A lot of nice advice is just that...nice. And then there are battle tested, forged-in-fire rituals that can change your life. The three I’m sharing did that for me: less procrastination, more productivity and more resilience for what life throws… Continue reading

Woman with binoculars symbolizing reaching distant goals

Hyperbolic discounting and why your goals suck

If you struggle to reach goals you might have a bad case of hyperbolic discounting. What?!? Before I get to what hyperbolic discounting is, let me back up and first talk about goal setting. A typical assumption is that BIG… Continue reading

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3 Simple Ways to Make this Your Best Year Ever

“We’re drowning in information and we’re starving for wisdom.” Tony Robbins Imagine if every year - like this year - you could start fresh. There was the old you, with all your annoying habits - procrastinating your way through life.… Continue reading

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