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7 Common Reasons Most People Fail to Build Good Habits

How often have you tried to build a positive habit and failed? I’m no expert in the science of habit-building, but my repeated failures at maintaining strong habits have taught me that eighty percent of people fail to build habits eighty percent of the time because of the following seven reasons. Hopefully, you can use […]

You Think You Are Not Good Enough, So What?

In my six-year-plus coaching experience, I realized that most of my clients get stuck because they think they are not good enough. Chances are you do, too. I am leaving my usual inspirational tone to be more direct here. Whether you think you are excellent, mediocre, or inadequate, your job isn’t to make assumptions but […]

Five Quotes to Commit to Memory When Fear and Doubt Overpower You

There are many ways to cope with doubts and uncertainties. A short, powerful quote is one of them. Here are five quotes that work for most of life’s challenges. These quotes won’t solve your problems, but they can give you a much needed morale boost when faced with setbacks. “God, grant me the serenity to […]

Are We Really What We Do?

A while ago, I attended a presentation by a prominent doctor turned politician who stated flat out: “We are what we do.” This statement has never left my mind since then. Think about what makes you… you. Is it your action? Your beliefs? Your personality? Is it your dream? Your possessions? You might find it […]

A Simple Reminder to Help You Bounce from a Setback

It’s easy to work on our goals when everything is going our way. But when failure strikes, staying motivated becomes a Grand-Canyon size challenge. To reap the benefits of disappointments, remind yourself that failure is neither pervasive, personal, nor permanent. Failing at one endeavor doesn’t mean you’ll fail at everything. Temporary setbacks are part of […]

13 Questions That Can Help You Decide if Changing Your Long-Term Goal Is Appropriate

Is it ever advised to give up while pursuing my goal? If so, how do I know it’s the ideal time? What can help me make the right decision? What should I do when I entertain second thoughts about my long-term goal? All else equal, pursuing a long-range goal entails the decision phase, which represents […]

6 Effective Ways to Make the Most of Your Talent

We share many similar fundamental characteristics and yet each of us is unique. Just as we possess distinct aspirations, personalities, and biological traits, we also exhibit singular talents. Everyone is endowed with a particular innate ability to excel at something. That difference is not only observable across individuals, but can also be observed within the […]

What Is the Difference between Self-Discipline and Motivation?

Self-discipline is resisting distractions, impulses, and sticking to one’s plan while motivation is our internal or external drive to complete a certain task. If discipline gets you to accomplish a specific task, motivation is the drive to exceed expectations. Discipline alone will suffice if one could foretell each step needed to reach their long-term goal. […]

4 Simple Ways to Develop Your Willpower

Do you struggle to honor your commitment? Do you juggle multiple unfinished tasks at the same time? Are you easily distracted by your environment? If you answer yes to these questions, you may have an underdeveloped willower. Willpower is our ability to restrain impulses and get things done. Willpower is finite, but the excellent news […]

7 Questions That Can Help You Decide if It’s Time to Change Your Short-Term Goals

In a previous blockbuster article, I argued that short-range goals provide us with metrics to know if we are on the right track. Therefore, it’s always wise to reevaluate your plans if they aren’t showing any tangible results after a certain amount of time. Flexibility means revising the processes until you find the one that […]