We form many biases thanks to our historical paths and perceptions of what we consider "reality." Here are six of the most common and worst biases that affect your every-day living. Learn how to overcome them with some simple fixes.
As I approach my wedding day, I asked my friends for their best marital advice. Here's what 67 people with combined 1,076 years of marriage experience had to share. I'm sure you won't want to miss Apologies Have Bigger Muscles Than Being Right, Pretend Your Spouse is Your Dog, Polygamy is Apparently Legal Everywhere, You Get Amnesia the Moment You Get Married, Make Sure You’re an Ace with Pronouns and much more!
Based on my experience of nearly three decades consulting and over a decade of meeting 3,500-4,000 new people every year, I've identified these eight steps as the keys to making a killer first impression. Try them and you'll see the results!
We all know there are many ways to say, "Thank you." Even so, I’ve discovered through trial, error, and observation, there are a handful of ways to say "thank you" that seem to resonate with everyone. After all, the goal when thanking someone is not to complete an obligation, but to make them feel thanked and appreciated.
These life lessons for young adults are especially great tips for new graduates and 22-year-olds, but also fantastic reminders for anyone of any age. A couple of my favorites are Eliminate First, Quit Sooner and Fifteen-Minute Plans. These lessons will make you see things differently.
If you’re anything like I am, you have a number of high-priority projects on your desk or in your life. People often ask me how do I take on so much and get it done well and quickly? My answer is that I have learned several ways to boost productivity that many people don't know. These 7 principles teach you how to work smarter, not harder.
Achieving and maintaining happiness is the #1 thing every human wants. So why is it so difficult? IT'S NOT! Life challenges and distracts us from the fundamentals of happiness how-to. "What is" is what’s supposed to be. Otherwise, it wouldn't be. Acceptance can be simple. Learn the 9 other simple tactics...
You can outsource many things in your life, but your career is not one of them. Go out into the world. Try. Make mistakes. Learn. Repeat. The lessons you learn by doing will be more beneficial than those lived vicariously. Of course, mentors can be extremely helpful assuming you have the right ones. Whether you are looking for a mentor or not, tapping into these resources will ensure you stay sharp, current, and motivated.
If you want the most out of life, there are certain skills you’ll need. When I observe the most successful, happy people in life, I notice they have common skills. Which ones do you have? Which ones do you need to develop?
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