Neuroplasticity – the reason our brains are not ‘fixed’. When we let go of the idea that our brains are fixed, we stop believing that our genetics determine our lives’ pathways, and instead learn that our brains are incredibly adaptable. The knowledge that every time we learn something new our Read more…
Kindle | Hardcover | Audiobook “Hard Hat” is the term Jon Gordon uses in the book to symbolize the blue-collar work ethic he wants every teammate of a great team to develop. In telling the story of George Boiardi, Jon shares 21 ways in which you can become a better Read more…
A day in the life of the entrepreneur Jesse Itzler used to go like this – wake up, go to work, come home, have dinner, exercise, go to bed, wake up, rinse and repeat. But one day, the accomplished entrepreneur felt like he’s been drifting on autopilot, so he invited Read more…
Set goals that are 10X greater than what you believe you can achieve. The biggest mistake most people make in life is not setting overreaching goals. It’s okay to fall short of your goals as long as they’re big enough. In fact, reaching your goal isn’t half as important as Read more…
Groups of people that are individually intelligent become collectively stupid when… They become clone-like and parrot the same views. Suppose you’re running a top software company. Wouldn’t you want smartest software students from the best university? Wouldn’t you want to pack your organization with the brightest and the best? Despite Read more…
Kindle | Hardcover | Audiobook You and your friend are having a picnic by the side of a river. Suddenly you hear a shout across the waters – a child is drowning. Without thinking you both dive in, grab the child and swim to shore. But before you recover, you Read more…
Uncertainty, complexity, variability and ambiguity are unavoidable parts of adventuring. You’ll not be able to guarantee victory in advance. You must decide on a course of action, prepare as best as you can, move forward and hope for the best. Some people will support your desire to adventure and Read more…
The Flooding Smile Don’t smile immediately. Look at a person face for a second. Pause. Soak in their persona. Let a big, warm, responsive smile flood over my face. Spilt-second delay convinces people my flooding smile is genuine and exclusive for them. Sticky Eyes Pretend my eyes are glued Read more…
Stop working for people. Working your life for someone means putting little money in your pocket and lots in others. Rich don’t work for money. Rich don’t play it safe. Rich takes risks. Poor and middle-class exchange lots of their time for little money and some security. Learn Read more…
The first step to feeling better is to notice your cognitive distortions, or the dirty tricks your brain plays on you. Psychologist Martin Seligman identified the “three Ps” we tend to focus on after a negative event: Personalization: thinking that the event is all your fault Pervasiveness: thinking that the Read more…