Motivation
Do this before the year’s end
From the global pandemic to murder hornets, 2020 has certainly brought it this year. We’re going to need some pretty grand fireworks to close this crazy year out. But, even amongst all the catastrophic events of 2020, I’ve had some great wins to be grateful for. And, I’m sure you’ve had a few as well.…
Read MoreGoals… don’t know where to start? Try this.
Yesterday was my birthday. Right around my birthday is when I really start to laser in on goals. There are two big questions on my mind this time of year: It’s sprint time to the end of the year. What can I do to cross the finish line strong? The new year is just around…
Read MoreDo this to stay motivated
How do I stay motivated? It’s a question I get a lot. Staying motivated is a lot harder than getting motivated. Staying motivated is also challenging when you’re not having lots of wins. Staying motivated is about the grind. It’s about grit. It’s getting yourself to do the not-so-glamorous, behind the scenes work. It’s the early mornings. It’s…
Read MoreOn Resilience
In 2001, I was living in Tokyo, but on the fateful day of 9/11, I happened to be visiting my parents in the U.S. That morning I got a call from my dad asking me to pick him up from the airport, as his flight to Pennsylvania had been canceled. America was under attack. It…
Read MoreGames to Get it Done
If you’re human, you’re familiar with the struggle with getting things done. This is especially true of work with no real deadlines, such as getting regular exercise or clearing out your inbox. After all, no small children or animals will be sacrificed because you didn’t get your workout in. So, how can you stop procrastinating…
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