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Why is this so hard? What if this could be easy?
“Getting ahead doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it. No matter what challenges or obstacles we face, there is a better way: instead of pushing ourselves harder, we can find an easier path.” ~ Greg McKeown, EffortlessMcKeown says “When the essentials become too hard to handle, you can either give up on them or…
Well, how did I get here?
Self-proclaimed “information addict,” author, filmmaker, grammy, oscar-nominee and founding member of The Talking Heads David Byrne takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet’s most searched questions about himself. Learning about other creators is a great way to expand your knowledge and creativity. I love especially love learning what their inspirations are, and how…
The Orangutan Effect
“If you sit down with an orangutan and carefully explain to it one of your cherished ideas, you may leave behind a puzzled primate, but will exit thinking more clearly yourself.” ~ Warren Buffet Teaching others actually teaches yourself. via Chris Hladczuk
Be + Do + Have + Share = Success
Success is not just about what you have or even what you do. It’s also about who we are, and how we choose to show up for the people in our lives and ourselves.Limitless author Jim Kwik breaks it down for us into this simple four-word success formula: Be + Do + Have + Share = Success.BE,…
Obvious to you
Obvious to you. Amazing to others. Are you holding back something that seems too obvious to share? Brilliant observations by Derek Sivers.
Pay Attention
Today’s message is direct from Jen Sincero on being a badass: “The majority of overwhelm, exhaustion, confusion and waking up in the middle of the night feeling like someone parked a Buick on your chest, is due to lack of focus on that which empowers you.When you learn to focus on the present moment, on the…
Life lessons from Yoda
“Do or do not. There is no try.” Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the things you need to do? This simple truth from Yoda is a great reminder that in order to achieve our goals, we need to put in the effort and not just try. When we try, we are setting ourselves up…
Stuck in a rut?
Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have to do it forever.It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and do the same thing day after day and find ourselves working at jobs or hobbies that we don’t enjoy. We often feel obligated to do certain things or continue working at things even…
Can I keep going?
“It turns out that, if you ask yourself ‘Can I keep going?’ rather than ‘Can I make it to the finish?’ you’re far more likely to answer in the affirmative.” ~ Austin KleonThe creative* life is not about arriving at some destination. It’s about the journey itself. There are no limits to what you can achieve as…
How to fall in love with your business again
Starting a business can be a little bit like falling in love. You are excited about the possibilities, you can’t wait to get started, and you are completely committed to making it work. Then the honeymoon period fades away… This is when the trouble starts. The feelings of love fade away and they may disappear…
