“Ordinary people think merely of spending time, great people think of using it.” – Arthur Schopenhauer One of the critical characteristics of successful people is that they are highly productive – they tend to get more quality work done in a shorter span of time when compared to the average person. While talent undoubtedly plays…
How to Develop Habits that Lead to Success
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” – John Dryden Humans are creatures of habit. We seek comfort in rituals that free us to focus on less predictable things. Routine gives us a feeling of security and control over our environments whether it be needing your morning cup of coffee before…
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Setting Your Priorities
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” – George Lucas When I first began writing this blog post, I had a completely different narrative in mind. After witnessing the coronavirus pandemic that has spread across the globe, causing chaos and fear in every country, I decided to rewrite it. I changed my focus as a…
If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here’s Why.
“Success is the residue of planning.” – Benjamin Franklin The word ‘planning’ makes a lot of people cringe. It reminds them of school timetables, work deadlines, and mundane routines. Planning, in other words, saps the fun out of life. The la dolce vita way of living is so much better. It’s spontaneous, carefree, and liberating….
5 Time Wasters You Should Avoid to be Successful
“Waste your money and you’re only out of money, but waste your time and you’ve lost a part of your life.” – Michael LeBoeuf Have you ever found yourself questioning where did the time go? After a long day, you ruefully gaze at the clock, feeling unaccomplished and defeated. Even though you were busy all…
5 Differences between Being Busy and Being Productive
“It is not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau According to research the average human lives 25,915 days (71 years). A huge chunk of that time is spent sleeping, or at work. When you look at your life from this perspective,…
How to Overcome Laziness and Be Productive
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We all have those days when we just can’t motivate yourself to get off the couch (or out of bed). You take a cursory glance at the pile of paperwork on your desk, or the overflowing laundry basket and promise…
How to Make Time for Your Dream Projects When You’re Too Busy
“You will never find time for anything. You must make it.” -Charles Buxton. M If you’re like most achievers, you probably wish that you had more time to pursue dream projects that really matters to you. If only you had a little extra wiggle room in your schedule to enroll in an online course, write…
5 Things You Should be Doing to Get the Most Out of Your Days
“Time is non-refundable. Use it with intention.” Do you remember the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland who Alice follows down the rabbit hole? That cute, bespectacled little guy wearing a waistcoat, who mutters “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” That was me not too long ago – restless, exacting and acutely…
How to Find the Perfect Balance in Your Life
“Balance is not something you find. It’s something you create.” – Jana Kingsford With all the buzz in the media about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, you’re probably well aware of its importance by now. There are only so many hours in the day and we can’t always do everything that we want to do…