Stephen Guise's Blog, page 30
August 4, 2014
How To Get Better At Making Decisions
I think she should go straight ahead, but whatever. (PhotobyJulia Manzerova)
In Londonrecently, a man startedattacking strangers with a scaffolding pole.
The police chased him, but he was fast, and they said so over the radio. An elderly man driving in the area picked up on the radio conversation and told anearbyofficer on foot to jump in his car. Officer now on board, he weaved his way through backroads he knew well, taking shortcuts to where he suspected the suspect would be. He was able to t...
July 24, 2014
Mini Habit Mastery Is Here!
Q: What Is Mini Habit Mastery?
It is a video course based on theMini Habits concept. It contains about 4 hours of video content, which showsyou the scientific way to change your habits. Click this link to get an immediate $35 discount on Mini Habit Mastery!
Q: Is it different from the Mini Habits book?
Yes and no. It contains new material, newvisuals, charts, comparison tables, demonstrations,and more, but it is still based on the mini habits concept, and so there will be some repeat information...
July 21, 2014
Are You Making Your Bad Habits Unstoppable?
Does your bad habit look something like this? PhotobyMATEUS
Do you hate your bad habits?
It’s understandable if you do, because it’s making the same mistake over and over again.
But what few realize is that the way we tend to “fight” bad habits actually makes them unstoppable.
The Unstoppable Behavior Formula
If I were tasked to formulatean unstoppable behavior formula, I would say it hasthese qualities:
Lowinternal resistance
A small commitment
A reward of some kind
If you have those three components...
July 14, 2014
Mini Habit Mastery Official Release Date: July 24
Q: What Is Mini Habit Mastery?
It is a video course based on theMini Habits concept. It contains about 4 hours of video content, which showsyou the scientific way to change your habits.
Q: Is it different from the Mini Habits book?
Yes and no. It contains new material, newvisuals, charts, comparison tables, demonstrations,and more, but it is still based on the mini habits concept, and so there will be some repeat information that was in the book. 
There are some things in the book that are not in...
How to Fight Procrastination By Overcoming the Fear of Failure
I’m happy to present an excellent guest post written by James Frankton, who writesat Why Am I Lazy. James tells us about the connection between the fear offailureand procrastination. The solution he recommendsis simple, yet effective (just the way I like it). Thank you James!
Do you often find yourself procrastinating because you are worried that you won’t succeed?
Have you ever put off doing something because you were concerned about what others will think if you failed?
If so, then it’s likely...
July 7, 2014
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.”
John F. Kennedy
Direction is everything in life. If you know where you’re going, you can dodge obstacles, plow through resistance, and do whatever it takes to get there. Not knowing what to do is bad to the same degree thatknowing is good.
Before we talkabout knowing what to do, let’s explore the consequences of not knowing what to do. One thing it seems to do in my experience is decrease motivation.I’m least motivated when I do...
June 30, 2014
The Hidden Reasons Aiming High Is A Bad Idea
I’m shooting for at least 20 (sacks). I always shoot high. … Shoot high, you might hit low, but at least you shoot high. Don’t bowl; you’ve got to shoot a basket. Shoot high, don’t bowl.
- John Abraham
Quotes like the one above tend to hit us as inspiring and sound like good advice. But reader beware!
There are two possible scenarios for John Abraham above: he gets 20+ sacks or he gets less than 20 sacks. I want to dissect this “real world” example to show why I think John Abraham would be bette...
June 23, 2014
Mistakes People Make When They Take Breaks
Getting into a hammock like this during a sunsetlike that is NOTa mistake. Whoever took this picture (Royce Bair) is an expert relaxer!
There are three ways youcantake a break:
By default
By burnout
By choice
As the worldfocuses heavily onproductivity, it’s easy to forget thatbreaks are important too. We need to think about how to take them, when to take them, and for how long to take them. This article addresses how to take breaks, and there’s only one right answer:take breaks by choice. The othe...
June 16, 2014
How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
News: Mini Habits is currently just $2.99—that’s 50% off the regular $5.99 price. It is half off in other countries too! The deal ends on 6/22, which marksthe sixth monthiversary of Mini Habits. Three bucks for a book that is permanently changing lives? Seems like a good deal to me! Buy it now.
She’s not overwhelmed, and neither is the goose. (photobyThermodynamix)
“Sometimes when people are under stress, they hate to think, and it’s the time when they most need to think.”
~ William J. Clinton
Yo...
June 9, 2014
Losers Focus On Circumstances, Winners Focus On The Process
Navy SEALs during “Hell Week,” which I’m sure is exactly as fun as it sounds. That water is frigid. Photo byslagheap
“The temperature seemed to grow colder as we jogged around in the freezing surf. And finally they called us out and the whistles blew again. We all dived back onto the sand. Crawling, itching, and burning. Five guys quit instantly and were sent up to the truck. I didn’t understand any of that, because we had done this before. It was bad, but not that bad, for chris’sakes. I gues...
