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I missed the mark this week. I set a bunch goals to accomplish this week, and I only completed a couple of them. You’ve probably had weeks like this. Or days like this. Or Months. We all have....

I talk a lot about setting goals: setting goals when you're scared, aligning your goals with your values, and the power of consistency in helping us reach our goals. One thing I haven’t talked much...

How do you identify yourself? (Don’t worry. I’m not treading on dangerous ground with a potentially controversial topic). Over the years you’ve probably developed an identity for yourself. It’s not...

The horizon has always been an intriguing concept to me. It’s as far as you can see, yet we know there is more beyond it. Brave explorers have sailed past the horizon only to find a new horizon...

Time is the biggest weapon in your productivity arsenal. Much of what’s taught by productivity coaches are time management techniques to help you maximize your time. We use different methods of...

Can I make a confession? Hopefully this is a safe, judgement-free zone.  For far too long I’ve needed to replace a bolt on one of the running boards on my truck. It’s currently being held in place...

I had a birthday not long ago. It was one of those “big” birthdays that ends in a zero! And I can neither confirm nor deny that it rhymes with “nifty.”  I think every birthday offers an opportunity...

I remember a riddle I used to enjoy as a kid. I’d ask someone if they’d rather get $1,000 today, or receive a penny on day one, two pennies on day two, and keep doubling it for 30 days. Almost...

Life is full of choices. Every day we are faced with some 35,000 choices! ​Researchers at Cornell University found​ more than 225 of those were about food alone. We also make choices about what to...

Have you ever been scared to take the next step toward achieving your goals? If the answer is no, you may need to re-examine your goals. Most goals are hard to accomplish. They require blood, sweat,...

I know—if you had a nickel for every time you’ve ever been asked this question, you’d have maybe a quarter at most. We think (and talk) a lot about the mechanics of productivity. We focus on the...