At some point, everyone will face life’s uncertainties, unfortunate events, and occasional adversity, regardless of your best behaviors and most constructive habits. How can we, when facing these challenges, achieve some degree of peace of mind? Our answer: Risk...
Maintain situational awareness of task surroundings and circumstances Improve task focus by consistently practicing the STAR technique—pausing to Stop, Think, Act, and Review—before executing a given task or each of a series of tasks Have a questioning attitude Stop a...
If 80% of the benefit is all you need and can be had for 20% of the effort, then do it. Learning to effectively skim and comprehend a reference book is one such example. For each chapter, read the first paragraph, the first sentence of each subsequent paragraph,...
Today’s smart phones are remarkable devices that can add real value to one’s life. But if mismanaged, smart phones can be a productivity killer. Consider the following best productivity practices to have your phone work for you and not against you. Configure your...
What will the end of your lifetime look like for you and the important people in your life? Project ahead to the end of your life. Describe in simple terms how it all went and what your definition of personal success looks like in the end. Create a one-line...
The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for: SPECIFIC: Using detail to accurately describe each objective, goal, and/or action. MEASURABLE: Defining success criteria for each objective, goal, or action using quantifiable metrics to allow for easy and credible...
