For a long time, I have argued that, contrary to popular thought, discipline actually creates freedom and the ability to be spontaneous.  Below is an article by Dan Markovitz discussing this very idea with a twist. He proposes using your calendar to chunk your time. By doing this, you have the freedom to choose what you are going to do and […]
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Below is a simple graph with amazing data. The Average American over 15 years old spends 168 minutes each and every day watching TV. They spend 19 minutes reading, 18 minutes working out, and 18 minutes relaxing (meditation). Let’s change this up for a month. Try this: TV–2 hours for the week (your must-see show or a
TV vs. Changing Your Life. Simple change and very powerful! Read More »
To continue my habit discussion from last week, here is a challenge—How do we create a better To Do list? One that makes us more organized, productive, and focused? This week, let’s try a few simple suggestions from Rachel Gillett’s article below: 1. Break projects into more manageable tasks. We always say, “how do
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In September 2014 the Wall Street Journal magazine asked six well-known people to weigh in on a single topic—Habit. Below are their answers. I love habits (well most of them), because they can make your life easier, more productive, and take you in the direction you want to head.  I loved a few of the
