Measuring Your Life and the Problem of Wasted Time

tapemeasure Measuring Your Life and the Problem of Wasted Time Is your life on track?  How do you know?

It is often said that if you want to be successful at something that you have to measure it.  You’ve got to evaluate where you are, identify your progress (or lack thereof) towards the ideal and make any necessary course corrections.

In terms of living life to the fullest, how do you measure if you are on track or just wasting …

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The Reason Self-Improvement Usually Fails

wisdomtree The Reason Self Improvement Usually Fails How successful are you at changing for the better?

Most of us fail miserably at self-improvement.  We have areas in our lives where we know we need to improve, but we just can’t seem to adopt the new, more productive behavior.

We may have tried several times to kick a bad habit only to slide right back into our comfortable rut.  For others, they can’t even seem to get past …

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Our Lizard Brain Robs Us of a Great Life

lizard Our Lizard Brain Robs Us of a Great Life What the heck is our lizard brain?

We all have a lizard brain.  It is part metaphor and part science.  Scientifically speaking, it is two almond-shaped amygdala located deep in our heads that form a sort of mini-brain.

This mini-brain seems to take over when we are afraid, mad, aroused, hungry or out to get someone.  It is very primitive.  It has served to keep us alive as a …

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Personal Growth: Comfort is NOT an Option

recliner Personal Growth: Comfort is NOT an Option Are you uncomfortable right now?

Comfort is overrated.  We should not be striving for comfort because personal growth requires us to move beyond our well-worn happy places.

If you haven’t made yourself uncomfortable lately, then chances are you have grown stagnate and complacent.  You are not pursuing life to the fullest anymore.

I say toss out the La-Z-Boy and the television along with it and make yourself uncomfortable!  Let …

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Facing Opposition? You Must Be Doing Something Right!

arms folded Facing Opposition? You Must Be Doing Something Right! Are you facing opposition or resistance from others?

Often, when we take up a cause of any kind, we find others standing up against us.  Being the initiator or champion of change is a difficult job!

The conflict from such opposition is often tiring and discouraging. 

However, we should view it in a completely different light.  We should be thankful for it!

Why people offer opposition to our efforts

A …

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Resist Change At All Costs Even If It Is For The Better

People resist change.  It is a fact.  They will often resist and do so vehemently even when the change is for the better.  However, as leaders, we are often responsible for guiding people to conduct themselves in a new and different way.  Now you might say, “I’m not a leader, so this doesn’t apply to me.”  We are all leaders in some capacity.  Are you a parent?  If so, then …

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