“They say such nice things about people at funerals that it makes me sad I am going to miss mine by just a few days.” –Garrison Keillor The Tombstone Test: What Legacy Will You Leave? The tombstone test typically consists of only two questions. Often used in leadership training, it is straightforward, yet taken seriously
Use the links below to navigate our picks for the best personal development books for each topic. Best Personal Development Books for Finances 1. The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey Leading the pack for the top personal development books for finances is this book from Dave Ramsey. You’ll
Think back to an amazing performance you’ve seen recently. Did it ever cross your mind to ask the question, how did this person get where they are when not that long ago mom and dad were changing his or her diapers? How did they do that?“How did they do that?” is a question I ask myself
Have you ever felt isolated as a small business owner, CEO, or leader? If so, you’re not alone. Half of the CEO’s surveyed in a study published in The Harvard Business Review reported feelings of loneliness in their roles. More than two out of three first-time CEO’s who reported loneliness also felt like it was
My personal trainer was sick the other day, and I found myself filling in and helping the other people he usually trains through all the exercises. I knew them by heart after doing it for years, so it felt natural to take over. So why do I continue to work with a personal trainer? A
We recently did a major overhaul to our main site here at The Personal Growth Channel. For years, we’ve been using the free blogger platform from google, which is where this personal development community started. This week we took a gigantic leap forward by migrating everything to SiteGround with WordPress and Thrive Themes. So far
A little while into the first meeting between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, Warren pulled out his little black datebook and started flipping through it. Page after page was practically empty. “You’ve gotta keep control of your time,” said Warren, “and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in
I’ve looked at many resumes over the years, and for many people, it would be easier to name what they haven’t done than what they have done. Know where those resumes end up when they cross my desk? They end up in the circular file. Including too many positions on your resume is one of
No long article today. Just a question to make you think. How will you make today a great day? Here are a few ideas to get the creative juices going. Go to the gym and work out Call a friend or loved one and say hi Give someone a heartfelt compliment Invite someone to breakfast
It’s sad sometimes to hear people complaining about their job all the time. Monday rolls around, and they are grumbling about going to work. Friday rolls around, and it’s a party. It doesn’t have to be that way. I actually enjoy my job most days, as do many others. Sure there are days where I’d
