Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of several top-selling books, including The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work. He's also the founder of Box of Crayons, a company dedicated to helping organizations and business leaders do great work. This is his story on work, goals and why you should learn to say no ----- The snowball started back in 2002 when I wrote my…
When you open Kevin Hart’s new book I Can’t Make This Up, the first thing readers might notice is that the introduction is labeled “Mandatory.” The message is repeated in the first two sentences: “This introduction is mandatory. That means you have to read it.” In this mandatory introduction, Hart introduces three words to readers that he explains are important for understanding the lessons he…
Let’s say you’re planning a vacation. You’ve narrowed your destination down to your two favorite cities and, after some searching, find three travel packages to consider: City A (free breakfast) City B (free breakfast) City B (no free breakfast) Which would you choose? Option 2 seems like the most obvious choice, doesn’t it? In fact, you probably didn’t even consider option 1, even though it’s…
What is the secret to happiness? Wouldn’t it be nice to just stop caring about things? To let go of all the petty annoyances that take up your time, energy, and money—jerks in traffic, going-away parties for colleagues you don’t even like, or your Facebook account—and only focus on the things that truly matter to you? Not only does blogger Mark Manson think this is…
Have you ever been told to stop overthinking? Though It's wise to think through your decisions, there comes a point where you try to figure out how long is too long? Why Do We Overthink? Overthinking is fueled by uncertainty – or even fear – of the future. You're unsure about how something will happen or take place, so you anxiously conjure up circumstances and…
We all need some help from time to time. Do you need to make significant changes in your life? Would you like to improve your eating habits or incorporate a daily fitness routine, but seem to lack the knowledge or motivation to do so? Do you need better, healthier, ways to deal with stress, but aren't sure where to begin? If so, consider working with…
When you open Meera Lee Patel’s Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration, the first thing you see is a single sentence, neatly written in vibrant watercolors: Every answer is inside you. These five words serve as the backbone of Patel’s short, interactive journal, and set the stage for the prompts and inspiring messages that follow. The structure of the book is simple. One…
It’s conflicting to think about what we need to do to be successful. Each of us is born with unique talents, so it feels as if some of us excel without really trying. Those of us who do seem to find success easily boast a good work ethic as the main factor. We try to downplay our efforts because we feel our natural talent does…
When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? Was it an astronaut, soaring through outer space and discovering new worlds? Was it a doctor, healing others and sharing knowledge? Or was it a singer, spreading happiness with your voice? As you’ve gotten older, have you shelved that dream? Usually, as we go through life, we gain experiences, meet people,…
