Before you fall asleep tonight, I want you to try something. This short exercise will make your tomorrow more worthwhile, it will increase your sense of satisfaction in life, and with continued application it will help you make your dreams a reality. Sit down with a blank sheet of paper and pen. Write out what … Continue reading What will make today a success;
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Why Should I Hire You;
Why should I hire you? After the interview, the boss says, "you're a great candidate, but here's the trouble. The other two candidates have 10 years more experience. So why should I hire you?" to get that job, you have to say with total integrity, "I understand your dilemma, and I can only reply by … Continue reading Why Should I Hire You;
Feelings or Facts;
Feelings aren't facts, as one remarkable author knew. Did you ever read something by John Kenneth Galbraith? He was amazingly prolific. He wrote thousands are articles and essays, and over 50 books. What was his secret? "The quality of the writing I do on the days I don't feel like is just as good as … Continue reading Feelings or Facts;
Roger Bannister and the 4 Minute Mile;
Today an ad. This product will absolutely make you a better athlete! May 6, 1954, even though all the physiologists said it was impossible, Roger Bannister ran a sub 4-minute mile. For Decades and decades and decades, no one came close to a 4-minute mile. Then John Landy broke Bannister's record seven weeks later. In 1955, … Continue reading Roger Bannister and the 4 Minute Mile;
Developing Grit;
Do you practice self-discipline? Grit is the skill that will transform your goals into the life you want to lead. There are many ways for us to grow our self-discipline. Self-discipline is the capability to move towards your long terms goals, despite internal drives for short-term pleasures. There are physiological mechanisms to this short-term pleasure … Continue reading Developing Grit;
How to fall asleep, without fail;
I never had trouble sleeping until I started college. Maybe it was sharing a room, or the new location, or the stress of lectures, but for whatever reason I started to struggle to sleep. Luckily for me, someone told me the antidote. I recorded my lectures, primarily organic chemistry. It was good that I recorded … Continue reading How to fall asleep, without fail;
The 4-7-8 Exercise;
Thanks for following through to day three of the Spreadabl.com relaxation summit. We started by learning to relax each and every day. Then, we practiced becoming more present, and allowing our bodies to relax in segments. Today, we will learn the 4-7-8 Exercise. Read through the exercise once, and then click here to go to … Continue reading The 4-7-8 Exercise;
Second day of Stress Reduction;
Yesterday you learned you aren't going to die, but that you are going to kill yourself (with stress). Now the simple and quick solution is pills, but we aren't talking pills, we are talking skills. Pills commonly have negative side effects. Skills have positive side effects. Everything you need is already inside of you. Babies … Continue reading Second day of Stress Reduction;
Learn to RED;
Unbelievably positive news. Current research shows that you won't die. But unfortunately, further research shows that you will kill yourself. Most of us don't die, most of us kill ourselves. We are going to take four days to hold a little summit on stress reduction. We are going to learn how to relax, so you … Continue reading Learn to RED;
Brick Walls are there for a reason;
How do you defeat an immovable object? The answer is, you must become an unstoppable force. The late great Randy Pausch; “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want … Continue reading Brick Walls are there for a reason;
