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…
In his book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg proves that the secret to success isn't actually a secret at all. Successful people all have one thing in common: they know how to transform their habits. Your habits shape every single aspect of your life. So if you want to improve your fitness, become more productive, or build stronger relationships, then it's just a matter…
In Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey outlines what he believes to be timeless principles with which people can align themselves to achieve more of what they want out of life. The first three habits focus on self-improvement. Habits four, five, and six, focus on collaboration, and communication. The final habit ties all the previous habits together while also looking ahead. So what…
Learning to build good habits is not about how quickly you can master them. It's about how good you are at maintaining them. In a world where everything is just a click away, you're used to things happening quickly. And, of course, your goals are no exception. You want that healthy lifestyle, speedy productivity, or an amazing relationship – and you want it right now.…
In Make Your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven, he outlines straight and simple rules to change your world. One of those? Making your bed. If you wake up and make your bed, then you have accomplished one task, the first task of the day. You feel accomplished -- and your bed is in order. If you only make your bed today, at least you…
Do you believe in the power of thought? It’s easy for someone who is positive to say that negative thinking makes a negative situation. It’s easy for someone who is already above water to teach others how to swim. The second you believe you can’t accomplish something, then it comes to fruition. But the second you have faith in your abilities, you begin to win…
