A person who pays attention to the details clearly communicates to the world that they care and that they are competent enough to achieve great success in anything that they focus on. Attention to detail makes all the difference in how we live and what we achieve. Learn why details matter and how to become…
When a Risk is Worth Taking
Most of the decisions that we make on a daily basis are simple to make because they don’t carry a lot of risk. Decision making becomes challenging when we feel that something important is at stake and we don’t know how to process the information. These five guidelines will help you decide whether or not…
How to Stay Motivated When You’re Overwhelmed
True champions set a high bar for themselves, but to reach that goal, they must be willing to develop the mindset and skills to stay motivated. We can learn from their example and arm ourselves with knowledge and practices that we can use whenever we feel overwhelmed by the road ahead of us. These five…
When Things Don’t Go as Planned, Do This.
There a times when things don’t go as planned. You don’t get the job or the person, or you get injured in an accident. If we can resist feeling like a victim and giving up, we’ll find perspective in these times which we can use to our advantage. These four steps will help you bounce…
4 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently
Many people believe that creative geniuses are specially gifted – a product of inborn talent, privilege, or the right alignment of the stars. The truth is that there’s no such thing as a creative or non-creative person. There are only people who tap into their creativity and those who don’t. Creative people have habits and…
4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity
The gift of creative thinking is not limited to the lucky few. Each of us have seeds of inspiration within us that are waiting to sprout. Yet, there may be times when we feel blocked. When faced with deadlines, not being able to access our creativity can be downright frustrating. In addition to developing a…
If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here’s Why.
Some people are planners, while others less so. While we need some spontaneity and flexibility in our life, we also require structure to make progress. We can become better planners by finding tools and methods that suit our preferences and personality type. Learn why you may fail to plan and the importance of changing your…
The 9 Types of Intelligence and How to Use Them
When we think of intelligence, we usually associate it with people who are book smart or those who have high IQ’s. But seeing intelligence as one-dimensional does not give us a full picture of our capabilities. It turns out there are nine types, and each one of us is particularly strong in one or two…
How to Deal with People Who Don’t Play Fair
Most of us are raised to believe that we must work hard and ethically earn our success, but there are some who are tempted to take shortcuts even if it sabotages and harms others. If you have to deal with people who don’t play fair in your life, these five steps will help you handle…
Why Generosity is the Key to Effective Networking
Networking can often feel shallow, calculated and like using people as a means to an end. A better approach is to lead with giving rather than taking. Learn why generosity is the key to effective networking and how you can apply this principle in your networking strategy to add value in your interactions. (Estimated reading…