In our pursuit of self-discipline, mental blockages prevent us from moving forward. Some people quit altogether when encountering this type of obstacle, assuming that this path is only for a select few. Others, however, are familiar with the psychology of self-discipline and therefore find it easier to overcome such challenges. In other words, they’re familiar […]
Words Into Works #070 | The Four Commitments
In his book, The Second Mountain, David Brooks explores the concept of the two mountains people must climb. The first mountain is pursuing individual success and happiness, while the second mountain is pursuing a deeper, more fulfilling life. Brooks argues that the second mountain is where we can find true happiness and fulfillment, and he outlines […]
Words Into Works #069 | The DRIP Matrix
In his book, Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell explains that many founders fail to scale their companies or burn themselves out due to working on the wrong things. Instead, they should use every resource to buy back their time and fill that extra time with activities that light up their energy and make them […]
Words Into Works #068 | The Flashlight, The Floodlight, and The Juggler
We tend to think of attention as a single phenomenon, something we direct somewhere to enhance processing information selectively. But that’s a misconception. In her book Peak Mind, Jha writes that attention is made up of three subsystems, with each doing something distinct. Jha calls them the flashlight, the floodlight, and the juggler. Let’s look […]
Words Into Works #067 | The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process
We can’t avoid disagreements with our colleagues. Conflict, after all, is an inevitable part of working together. But we can learn to address disagreements when they arise to prevent them from getting out of control. In her book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People, Renee Evenson introduces The 5-Step Conflict Resolution Process to help […]
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