Being highly persistent is something that can help you make all kinds of amazing things happen. Like the little ant that moved the rubber tree plant, truly remarkable things can happen when you just don't give up. But while it would be nice to simply 'switch on' being...

Sometimes the secret to success is simple: just keep trying. Of course this won't always be the case and sometimes thinking smart is just as important as working hard. More often than you realize though, it will be the case that you can actually succeed doing a lot of...

If you want to start feeling more energetic and getting more done then it is important to think about the way you are managing your emotion. Emotion and energy levels are intimately linked and understanding this connection is the key for many people who want to feel...

I remember when I was doing a lot of work as an independent consultant, when I first started I was starving for business. I wanted to get clients and close deals SO badly that my prospects could feel it. I'm sure you've been in the presence of a pushy sales rep and...

You know what sucks about failing at something? The thought of having to tell people about it. This is particularly true for those doing things like driving tests. When you tell people you are going to take the test, often they will respond with lots of words of...

Poor time management can cause stress you don’t need in your life. If people at work or within your family and friends are taking advantage of you by requesting or demanding precious time –it’s time to set boundaries for yourself. Part of the problem with letting...

Being persistent is often the best way to increase your chances of being successful. The simple fact of the matter is that the more times you try, the more opportunity you have to win. If you're objective is to throw a coin and have it land on heads, then throwing the...

There are many checklists for problem solving which tend to focus on things like 'listing resources' and 'defining the problem'. In many cases, these problem solving solutions will help you to come up with an answer and can certainly increase your chances of getting a...

Most of us have things we want in our lives that we haven't yet quite achieved. Maybe you wish you were a rock star. Maybe you wish you were dating an incredibly hot super model. Maybe you wish you ran a blog that earned you thousands of dollars every month while you...

Humans have developed to use our imaginations for all kinds of purposes. Whether it is for comfort, entertainment, safety, or protection, our own imagination performs many jobs in our day to day lives that we rarely, if ever, even think about. Visualizing can be a...

To-do lists are a useful tool for prioritizing your workload, for making sure you don't forget anything and for visualizing all the things you have to do. Once you've created your to-do list, you can then work through it one item at a time and that way get a real...

If you're feeling like life has passed you by and your goals are in a shambles, gathering a bit of momentum may be just what you need to get back your mojo and begin to accomplish things and enjoy life again. Finding the actions you need to take and putting momentum...

Extraordinarily healthy relationships are built on strong personal boundaries. Whether it’s friends, coworkers, significant others, kids or family – boundaries which define the relationship need to be set and enforced so that you and others will understand your...