In March 2020, I launched a weekly newsletter called Words Into Works. I had no idea how readers would react, or whether I could commit to the cadence of publishing once a week, but I took the leap. 20,000 words later, I’m 40 editions in and I haven’t missed a single deadline. (I’ve even found […]
“Work the Problem”: Chris Hadfield on How to Overcome Fear
He was about five hours into his mission when it happened. He was installing Canadarm 2 – the robotic arm that would build the International Space Station (ISS) –when droplets of water began floating around inside his helmet. A spacewalk is incredibly taxing, physically – but especially when your water bag starts leaking inside your […]
Words Into Works #039 | Reattribution
We all experience failure in one form or another. But blaming, while admittedly helpful at times, robs our ability to pinpoint the real problem and learn from our mistakes. Thomas Andrews, the man responsible for building the Titanic, was last seen by many alone, arms folded, racked with guilt moments before the ship floundered on its maiden […]
You Need to Build Discipline. Here’s Why.
Jim Rohn once said, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going”. And while habit is what keeps you going, it isn’t always enough to keep you going indefinitely. Let me explain. The Sequence of a New Behaviour You have a goal. You want to lose 14 pounds, run a marathon or write […]
Words Into Works #038 | The Stockdale Paradox
When Jim Collins met James Stockdale to research his book, he was surprised to learn that it wasn’t just optimism that helped the Vietnam veteran endure torture at the hands of his captors, but also, to paraphrase Stockdale, unabashed discipline. [1] “[The optimists] died of a broken heart,” replied Stockdale when asked who didn’t make it out […]
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