In the previous article in this series, I said that confidence is the emotion that proceeds from the conclusion that you have sufficient skill that your current or proposed effort will result in success. But if the task is at all difficult, how can you reach such a...
To resolve conflict, you need to understand the root cause. It's biological. We have two completely independent motivational systems. One system, traditionally called “motivation by love,” exists to motivate action toward values. A value in the psychological sense is...
Happiness is not a prize you get sometime in the future, after you achieve a goal, or pass a test, or become worthy. If you believe that it is a prize you have to wait for, I guarantee that you are struggling to achieve your goals. You are sabotaging your own...
I filled out a time-management questionnaire recently (see references below), and one question was, "Where should I begin, if I want to keep my appointments better?" The only general-purpose answer to such a question is: begin where you are. You always must begin...
If you've been following my work, you know that I advocate pursuing all goals on the basis of "motivation by love," not "motivation by fear," because it's the only kind of motivation that can lead you to consistent success over the long-term. That's great in theory,...
When you have limited time to get work done, you need to focus your effort and keep it on track. A 3-point plan helps you do that. I mean something specific by a 3-point plan. It is not just a list of three tasks. It is a prioritized, integrated list that captures...
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Emotions and Values 101 In this class, I share my 2-page summary sheet that includes the families of emotions and the list of deep rational values. We discuss how to use the sheet as a quick reference on what you need to know about emotions: How to quickly identify...
A Launcher recently told me that her initiative was going well and she'd added another project. Then she asked, "What's your short advice for how to be more productive, because I don't have time for the long version." In other words, she was now at least marginally...
There are some skills that people self-identify they need. And there are others that they don't. Many people who have a problem getting to the point don't realize it. But when you talk with them, you see their problem reflected in your own frustration. They say...
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