As human beings, we are almost universally less than stellar at evaluating risk and reward.Are you ever willing to bet $10 on a roulette wheel or the slot machine even though the odds are better than 50% that a loss will occur? What about buying lottery tickets? Are...

Are you comfortable being yourself in all situations? If you’re like most people, you’re 90% yourself when you’re with close friends, 50% yourself with casual acquaintances, and hide yourself from strangers. Being your true self in all settings and situations is...

What does success mean to you? You might define it as having a stable job in a large company where there’s opportunity for growth, or owning a home. Or maybe your vision of success includes owning your own business or backpacking through Europe every five years. Your...

If Newton hadn't wondered about what makes an apple fall to the ground, he wouldn't have discovered gravity. As children, we're usually full of ceaseless curiosity, just like Newton. But as we grow up, that tends to fade as we confront the lists of things we need to...

Are your fears holding you back from living the life you deserve? Do you wish you could show more courage in your day-to-day dealings with others? If you had more courage, maybe you could ask for that raise you've been waiting for, feel more confident in closing that...

How do you show your gratitude to those you love in a unique way? Simply saying thank you is not enough. A spoken or written thank you note is not the only option. Show your loved ones how much you care in unique and unusual ways that will surprise them: 1.Create a...

In the Western world, we like to do things on our own. Who needs help? Anyone that wants to thrive requires support. Support can come in many forms. You can have emotional support, logistical support, health support, organizational support, and so on. Consider the...

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 positive mental attitude helps you cope with challenges.When you're...

Life is constantly changing around us, in us, through us, and about us. It's inevitable that there are going to be changes throughout life. Some will be good, some bad, and some indifferent. Some you like, some you hate, and some just don't matter. Obviously the...

The ability to control yourself might be the most important skill you can possess. You probably already know how to get in great shape, eat properly, find a better-paying job, and succeed in a lot of other ways. The problem is, you’re not doing those things. What you...

When you think of excellence, who’s the first person that comes to mind? Is it you? If not, why not? Perhaps you need to change how you view yourself! We all should view ourselves as excellent people.You should start each day expecting only the best from yourself. You...

Having the courage to be original really meansbeing brave enough to be yourself. Certainly this can seem daunting and frightening, because to really live as you are means opening yourself up to the judgement of others. Usually, we shield ourselves from others to some...

You'll find success as soon as you learn to be more flexible! Flexibility in all areas of life can help you achieve success and help you inspire others to find their own version of success, too. But what exactly does it mean and how can you get there? What Is...

True insight doesn’t come from thinking or a book. Insight is founded in experience and can be accessed through practice. The most effective practice is that of meditation. Meditation results in clear awareness in the absence of thinking. This is an effective state...

Life coaching is a relatively new phenomenon. The purpose of a life coach is to help you create a life that fulfills you. Many people have touted the benefits, saying that their life coaches have changed their lives for the better. If you’re wondering about hiring a...

The most effective way to achieve important goals in your life is to break big goals up into smaller ones. Long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals are all necessary in a successful goal setting strategy. Using enabling goals, or supporting goals, will ensure that...

We’ve all been there. We think we’re well on our way towards a specific goal – whether it’s a new career or a new lease on life – when all of a sudden disaster strikes! We have a setback. Perhaps you didn’t capture the heart of your crush, the promotion fell through,...