Fifty weeks ago, after reading Mini-Habits by Stephen Guise, I decided I wanted to develop a daily push-up habit. I started with my Why, I chose a reliable cue and I took action. In Week 1, I did one push-up a day. That was it. No more. No less. In Week 2, I did two […]
How to Stop Nervous Laughter (A Step-By-Step Guide)
It’s happened to me. And if you’re reading this, chances are it’s happened to you, too. You’re socializing with new friends… You find yourself at the center of the conversation… A feeling of embarrassment, discomfort or confusion sinks in… …and you become giddy with nervous laughter. If the above sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. […]
“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 […]
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 #008 | Broken Windows Theory
In the 1980s, New York City was in the grip of one of the worst crime epidemics in its history. With increased crime and violence in American inner-city neighborhoods, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) fought to reduce crime, not with brawn, but with brains. [1] One of the NYPD’s strategies for fighting crime […]
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