Early in my career as an entrepreneur, I took a three-year training program designed to help me “manage my stress”. The training program I attended was led by a dynamic duo – a young man and a woman. The tactics they used, such as sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion, were extreme and questio

Supplementary income is more available than ever. But the spirit of the side hustle is more than quitting one job and jumping right back into another. For most people, the time away from their full-time job is the only time that is truly theirs to use as they see fit. Profitable or not, do we reall

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what is an empty desk a sign of? » These words have been attributed to the creative genius and physicist Albert Einstein. Whether he actually said that or not, his desk appears to have been buried under piles of books and papers. Similarly, Pa

There has been a working-from-home theory long before social distancing became an absolute necessity. This theory suggests that we should have already done this to some extent from the beginning. Not for the reasons were doing it now, but because its actually more efficient . Its a tough timefor ev

thefirst fight was over the music. She wanted pop and hip-hop; I wanted classic. Aa few hours later, we argued over coffee. I drank too much, sheclaimed. I dont drink enough, I shot back, practically insisting on the espressoat breakneck speed. It was the first day with my new officer, otherwise kno

The walk to the ring is only a few dozen steps, but feels like 10 miles. My heart is racing and all my senses are blurry. Im vaguely aware of the crowd, several hundred people gathered to watch, including some of my closest friends and colleagues, but all I can think of is my spokesperson.Where is m

When it comes to success, I have always believed in the saying:the span of our life is limited, but its width depends on us. This philosophy simply means that our goal is to achieve great things and expand the scope of our lives in the short amount of time we have.Related: 11 Things That Can Trigger

Q:I have tried everything to stop procrastination but nothing is working. Do you have a method I can use to end my cycle of procrastination once and for all? A:First of all, you should know that not all procrastination is bad. I have long touted the concepts of positive and negative procrastination

calc() function { Total=0; For (external=1; externalCan you handle the stress, freedom, lack of structure, uncertainty and opportunity that are waiting for you if you decide to start your own business?This really cannot be stressed enough.Although there is no doubt that being in business for yoursel

“I am the expert on my intent, but you are the expert on my impact.”This popular leadership slogan is one of the reasons many leaders struggle today. How many times have you had a conversation with someone only to learn that they interpreted your message differently than you intended? Or were they f

How many people love their job? Jobs with the alarm too soon, bumper-to-bumper shuttles and bagged lunches? Jobs with endless emails, pointless meetings, and paychecks that dont even come close to reflecting the value you bring to the company?How many of us have dreamed, schemed, and fantasized abou

I constantly read and interact with business leaders who have installed arcade games in their offices, have happy hours every Friday, and have gone out of their way to encourage team members to do their better through continuous training. Feedback from customers and employees is always the same:Wow,

Warren Buffett famously said that it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.These 11 entrepreneurs have earned impeccable reputations and they learned the secrets of managing the reputation. By following their advice, you can save a lot of time building and protecting your

Its time for your annual performance review. You walk into your bosss office, sit down, and brace yourself for the litany of clichéd critics and uninspired attacking boys. You try to decipher the comments and pull out some actionable material, but grounding the theoretical assessment proves difficul

For the deciding game of the National League Championship Series, I was in a neighborhood grid on the northwest side of Chicago, watching the Cubs battle for their first World Series spot since 1945. I was sucked in by a lot of mediocre Cubs baseball over the past 20 years. years, as well as the occ

Whether youre dealing with co-workers within your own company or considering projects to take on for external clients, knowing how and when to turn down work can be the difference between excelling at what you do and letting those who matter. on you.Were behaving so hard these days that its no wonde

Uncontrolled emotions are one of the main factors that can cause normal, educated, intelligent people to make all the wrong decisions. During emotional stress, you can make decisions that you otherwise would never have considered.There are three main emotions that can significantly influence the dec

Bringing ideas to life is magic. As an inventor and entrepreneur, I know that feeling. Although many people think that great ideas come to us in great shape and without warning, innovators know that creation takes work – a lot of work.Related: How to be a better thinker, innovator and problem solver

It was a young team against seasoned professionals. The veterans had won six gold medals in the previous seven Winter Olympics and were the clear favourites. Some of the players were active military and all had been trained in top notch facilities. Amateurs were fresh-faced college kids. It remains

When we think of a successful brand, business, or organization, we can all agree that those that are considered successful are those that have done something new, exciting, or groundbreaking. These are the companies that stand out from the rest. But with new and trending products or services created