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Ted Lasso Was Wrong: Don’t Be a Goldfish

Michael Hyatt — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:46 +0000

Accidental soccer coach Ted Lasso is famous for telling his players to “be a goldfish.” Why? Because a goldfish has a ten-second memory and can’t dwell on its mistakes. That’s a plus, but there’s a downside. Research shows a connection between working memory and our ability to focus. “Individuals who perform well on memory tasks […]

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Rescue Your Schedule From “Busy”

Hannah Williamson — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:06 +0000

You’re doing too much. All of us (if we have good, honest friends or mentors) have probably heard these words at some point. Some of you are there right now. You’ve been running at a sprint for weeks—maybe months!—and it’s starting to catch up with you. Why do we find ourselves here over and over […]

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Step Back to Press On

Michael Hyatt — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:47:56 +0000

Last week, we explored how Q4 pushes people to accumulate tasks, activities, and obligations. The driver behind that accumulation? Urgency. Urgency drives us to go, go, go. We move through the day at a frenetic pace, cramming in everything we can. We fight accumulation by simplifying. We fight urgency by stopping. When we stop, we […]

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5 Habits for Better Work-From-Home Balance

Michael Hyatt — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:22:19 +0000

The global landscape has undeniably shifted, with more of us working from home than ever before. While this offers incredible flexibility, it also brings unique challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The Remote Work Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword The benefits of remote work are plentiful, from eliminating stressful commutes to […]

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Three Simple Tools to Win Back Your Week

Justin Onslow — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:58:25 +0000

Imagine for a moment you’re at dinner with two friends. One friend is a super high-acheiver, working 65 hours a week, exhausted, and burnt out. They barely made it to dinner on time and will check emails the whole night. Their list of tasks is endless. The other friend feels stuck at work and is […]

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Automate Your Business and Simplify Your Life

Rachel Rowney — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:35:02 +0000

It’s 6:30 a.m. and your alarm just went off. You get out of bed, shower, brush your teeth and put on a pot of coffee. Every day. Like clockwork. Your morning routine is automated. You don’t really have to think about it. It’s a ritual. We have processes in place for some of the simplest […]

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Creating New Habits Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Justin Onslow — Mon, 08 May 2023 20:14:51 +0000

Dread. Shame. Frustration. Hopelessness. We all feel many of the same things when we’re trying to make changes in our lives and just aren’t getting to where we want to be. We’ve all experienced the disappointment that comes with not being able to stick to a habit that really matters to us. As a Full […]

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Simple Strategies for Banishing Distractions and Focusing on What Matters

Rachel Rowney — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:56:16 +0000

Have you ever picked up your phone and ten minutes later wondered what you were supposed to be doing? We’re constantly connected to our devices, and this makes us more disconnected from ourselves, others, and being present. The inability to stay focused has become a common 21st-century problem. We’ve all felt that sense of overwhelm […]

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Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Move Away From Distractions and Achieve Your Goals

Rachel Rowney — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:39 +0000

If we’re truly honest with ourselves, we are all involved in work that we love but aren’t necessarily the best at. Consider for a moment Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who had dreams of being an opera singer. The problem? She simply could not sing. Her social standing, wealth, and passion allowed her to […]

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3 Steps to Decluttering Your Life With the Full Focus System

Justin Onslow — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:00:11 +0000

“I haven’t seen you in forever. We should get together soon!” How often have you had this conversation with a friend you ran into at a birthday party or going for a jog in the park? It’s been months since you’ve seen one another and, unfortunately, it’s looking like it might be a few more […]

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