This week’s quote is widely attributed to Mark Twain, although there is no evidence he actually ever said the words. “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” Let me ask you a serious question: What one thing could you do in the next 24 hours that would have a significant impact on your life? …
Category: Productivity
One Question Changed How I Spend My Time
Ok, so here’s the deal. We all want to be more productive, right? We all want to accomplish whatever goals we have, and we need ways to get more done in less time. Well, I recently started asking myself a simple question throughout the day, and I cannot believe how much of an impact it…
Three Steps to Better Self-Discipline
This week’s quote is from the American writer, artist, and philosopher Elbert Hubbard, who is credited with saying, “Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” He’s also credited with saying, “Do not take life too seriously; you will…
It’s Hard for Your Life to Go as Planned If You Don’t Have a Plan for Your Life
Why writing down your goals and creating a plan separates hope from achievement. This week’s impactful action is to plan your work and work your plan. I’ve seen this phrase attributed to a wide variety of people, so as far as I can tell, there’s no definitive agreement as to its origin, but the message…
Get It Out of Your Head: Build a System Your Brain Will Thank You For
This week’s action is to get stuff out of your head. I want you to develop a system for freeing up your mind so you can spend more time dreaming and planning and less time remembering. Believe me, your brain works a lot better when you use it for creativity instead of storage. When your brain…
Maximize Productivity: 4 Key Time Management Strategies
This week, I want you to take a good, long look at how you’re spending your time. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t like to get more accomplished. In fact, I’ve never in my life heard anyone say, “I am being way too productive these days. I really need to slow down and waste some…