Sam Thomas Davies's Blog, page 24
March 26, 2015
The Myth of The Finish Line (or Why You Should Take Off Your Watch)
Source: PicJumbo. A common question I’m asked is, “How long does it take to form a new habit?” And while research shows it takes, on average, 66 days to successfully form a new habit, there’s no conclusive answer. [1] But instead of asking, “How long?” perhaps we should be asking, “How long before?” How long before […]
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March 23, 2015
How to Wake Up Early: What to Do When You’ve Tried Everything
Source: PicJumbo. As a self-confessed “night owl”, I’ve always wanted to become a “morning lark” and learn how to wake up early so I could get a head start on the day ahead. And, like most people, I tried everything. Alarm clock on the other side of the room? Check. Create a morning playlist? Tried […]
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March 19, 2015
The Strategy of Scheduling: How to Build a New Habit When You Don’t Have Time
Source: Picjumbo. One of the most common problems we face when changing our habits is finding time. For most of us, we have businesses to run, children to tend to, dogs to walk and friends to socialise with. And if we are fortunate enough to have an hour’s respite, forming habits isn’t always top-of-mind. But the […]
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March 16, 2015
This One Word Reveals the Secret to High Performance and Motivation in Life and Work
Source: PicJumbo. In 2013, hypnotherapist Jonny Dupre decided to answer a question that had plagued sales professionals for decades … What is the difference between the number one salesperson and a mediocre salesperson? What does the highest earner do, differently, and more importantly, can it be applied by anyone? He investigated an industry that is […]
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March 12, 2015
The Next Play: How to Focus on The Process
Source: ESPN. On March 4, 2006, the Duke Blue Devils had just come off two of the worst weeks of basketball that they had played all year, with back-to-back conference losses against Florida State and North Carolina. They were very distracted and coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff needed to find an impactful way to […]
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The Next Play: Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome
Source: ESPN. On March 4, 2006, the Duke Blue Devils had just come off two of the worst weeks of basketball that they had played all year, with back-to-back conference losses against Florida State and North Carolina. They were very distracted and coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff needed to find an impactful way to […]
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March 8, 2015
Jeff Weiner on How to Focus and Get the Right Things Done
Source: PicJumbo. If you want to be successful in life and work, you have to learn how to lead. But before you can lead others, you have to lead by example. You have to learn how to lead yourself. Jeff Weiner, founder of LinkedIn, has a powerful mechanism for leadership: he has FOCUS (a.k.a. FCS). […]
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Jeff Weiner On How To Focus And Get The Right Things Done
Source: PicJumbo. If you want to be successful in life and work, you have to learn how to lead. But before you can lead others, you have to lead by example. You have to learn how to lead yourself. Jeff Weiner, founder of LinkedIn, has a powerful mechanism for leadership: he has FOCUS (a.k.a. FCS). […]
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March 5, 2015
5 Practical Strategies for Building Self-Discipline
Source: PicJumbo. Back in January, I wrote an article about the importance of self-discipline, specifically, what self-discipline is and why you need it in the long-term. (You can read it here). I didn’t, however, explain how to build self-discipline, step-by-step. Before I discuss five practical strategies for building self-discipline, I want to clear up a […]
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March 2, 2015
“Details Create Success” (or How to Master The Fundamentals)
Source: New York Times. He arrived at Pauley Pavilion, nervous, but excited to earn his spot. Bill Walton was proud to call himself a UCLA Bruin. He anxiously awaited his coach’s arrival. He’d heard a lot about him, but would the legend precede him? The UCLA basketball coach came out and wasted no time getting […]
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