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Words Into Works #086 | The Six Mindsets for Solving Problems Under Uncertainty

In their book, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, Charles R. Conn and Robert McLean delve into what sets exceptional problem solvers apart. To do that, they outline six interconnected strategies that drive the problem-solving abilities of top leaders, offering guidance for navigating uncertainty successfully. Let’s look at each in turn. The Six Mindsets […]

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Words Into Works #085 | The Five Simple Fixes

In his book SuperLife, Darin Olien shares the key to understanding and using five life forces— Nutrition, Hydration, Oxygenation, Alkalization, and Detoxification. These determine whether or not we will be healthy, fit, and free of illness. Let’s look at each in turn. The Five Simple Fixes Nutrition Hydration Oxygenation Alkalization Detoxification 1. Nutrition Olien’s emphasizes […]

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Words Into Works #084 | The Four Pillars of a Portfolio Life

In her book, The Portfolio Life, Christina Wallace, a professor at Harvard Business School and a serial entrepreneur, introduces a model for thriving amid the constant disruptions of the 21st century. “In the face of stagnant wages and limited upward trajectories, measuring success only by professional traction isn’t working,” writes Wallace. “So we need a […]

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Words Into Works #084: The Four Pillars of a Portfolio Life

In her book, The Portfolio Life, Christina Wallace, a professor at Harvard Business School and a serial entrepreneur, introduces a model for thriving amid the constant disruptions of the 21st century. “In the face of stagnant wages and limited upward trajectories, measuring success only by professional traction isn’t working,” writes Wallace. “So we need a […]

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Words Into Works #083 | The Habit Loop

In his book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg explains that at the core of every habit is a three-step process called the habit loop. It begins with a cue, which can be internal (like a feeling) or external (like a time of day). The cue triggers your brain to go into automatic mode and decide […]

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Words Into Works #082 | The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription

In his book, The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription, renowned sleep scientist Dr. Aric Prather shares seven powerful solutions that he uses to help his patients at his sleep clinic achieve healing and restorative sleep. Let’s discuss each in turn. The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription Day 1. Set Your Internal Clock Day 2: Ease Off the Gas Day […]

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Words Into Works #081 | The MILES Framework

In their book, The Unfair Advantage, Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba highlight the crucial role of self-awareness in attaining clarity and success. By understanding our motivations, personality, and mindset, they argue that we can uncover our unique strengths and unfair advantages. To facilitate this process, Ali and Kubba introduce the MILES Framework—an effective tool for […]

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Words Into Works #080 | The Three Disciplines of Stoicism

“Overcoming obstacles is a discipline of three critical steps,” writes Ryan Holiday in his international bestseller, The Obstacle Is the Way, a now cult classic inspired by the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism. “It begins with how we look at our specific problems, our attitude or approach; then the energy and creativity with which we […]

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Words Into Works #079 | The SPEACC Framework

In his book Magic Words, Jonah Berger explores the science behind language and its practical applications in our lives. He focuses on six types of “magic words” that can help us be more persuasive, build stronger relationships, and increase our personal and professional success. Let’s look at each in turn. The SPEACC Framework 1. Similarity […]

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Words Into Works #078 | The Reinvention Roadmap

In her book Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, bestselling author and journalist Joanne Lipman interviewed researchers, scientists, and hundreds of people who have successfully made career pivots. To her surprise, Lipman found that most career changes follow a similar pattern that can be broken down into four steps, which she calls […]

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