Many think that the key to success and happiness is to make all the “right” decisions. Making good decisions is crucially important to getting what you want in life. That’s a fact. But there’s something else that’s equally as important… Avoiding really bad decisions. As Warren Buffett has said many times, he aims to be […]
In 1996, MIT researchers Marshall Van Alstyne and Erik Brynjolfsson warned of a potential dark side to our newly interconnected world: Individuals empowered to screen out material that does not conform to their existing preferences may form virtual cliques, insulate themselves from opposing points of view, and reinforce their biases. In other words, if were […]
One of the foundations of success for me was realizing that I am my thoughts. Just to clarify that statement – many bloggers tell their readers that they are indeed “not their thoughts”. And if by that they mean that you are not bound permanently to your thoughts, I wholeheartedly agree! But make no mistake, […]
Your attitude can make or break you. It’s virtually indisputable that your attitude determines how far you’ll go in life and a positive mental outlook can help you achieve optimal success. Having a winning attitude helps you cope with challenges and when you’re put to the test, you’re more likely to find your inner strengths […]
School teaches you many of the fundamental things you’ll need in order to be a genuine success during your life. But not everything that’s worth knowing is chalked up on blackboards. Most schools don’t offer the knowledge that one needs in order to live a life of prosperity. In fact, the most important lessons one […]
While most people make lists of what they’re going to do, today I want to challenge you to do something different. Consider making a list of the things you’re going to stop doing – the things that are no longer in your best interest. Rather than make a to-do list, make a stop-doing list instead. […]
People often tell me that I’m very disciplined, perhaps the most disciplined person they’ve ever met. I always laugh when I hear that. Obviously they’ve never seen me around pizza… or chips and queso… or popcorn. LOL. Like most things in life, discipline is a choice. If I appear disciplined to some, it’s because I’ve made […]
The other day I was reading an article about the stock of a particular company. The writer interviewed a very popular investing “expert” to get his opinion on whether investors should buy or sell the company’s stock. We won’t mention the name of the “expert”, but let’s just say he’s a regular on one of […]
While triumphs start in many different ways, some of the greatest achievements known to man started with just a simple question. Indeed, Ben Franklin used the power of questions to achieve remarkable success. Franklin started and ended his day by asking two self-improvement questions: In the morning he asked himself, “What good shall I do […]
