I’ve had several pieces of content hit the front page of Reddit now. Getting something you created up-voted to the front page of Reddit sounds fantastic, but what happens when you go viral on Reddit? Here are three lessons I took away from my experiences. 1. Going Viral on Reddit Doesn’t = $$$ Seeing something …
What do you consider to be a failure? And do you know how to deal with failures? For me, failure is directly related to some mental disturbance. I think the prime goal of our life as humans is to be happy and help others. If we are unable to do so, then it is a …
We asked thousands of our members, “What would you improve in your life if you could?” Most replied with some variation of these responses:I would like to improve my financial situation so I can _____ (move, travel, not worry, have more freedom, retire, take care of my family,…)I would like to improve my relationships (personal and …
When I first started this personal development community several years ago, I never thought it would gain the momentum it has. Now that there are tens of thousands of participants, dealing with trolls has become a regular thing. Don’t Let a Few Negatives Ruin the Positives In the beginning, when someone would say something negative, …
I’m a little bit of a skeptic when it comes to life coaches in general. I’ve been mentoring people for decades and have done some life coaching myself, but many life coaches I’ve met are…well…let’s say they’re not quite all they are hyped up to be. That’s why when I decided to take and review …
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Situational depression. I mulled those words over. I knew I had been unhappy for a long time and felt little joy, but was it really depression? Looking at the paper that the counselor had given me, I quickly realized that I checked off almost everything on the symptoms list. A few years ago, I lost …
This post may be confusing to follow at first. But understanding the spirit of the concept allows the ideas discussed below to make greater sense. You and I know that how we choose to think about the world creates the world we see. Judging the world you appear to see instead of forgiving it as …
Analysis paralysis, also known as “paralysis by analysis,” is the state of over-analyzing a situation or decision to the point where no action is taken. This can happen in both personal and professional settings, and it can be a major obstacle to achieving goals and making progress. One of the main causes of analysis paralysis …
As the generator hums in the background, I write on a day that I barely realized was Christmas until my dad called a few moments ago. The area experienced massive wind and rainstorms from Christmas Eve through Christmas morning. A 100 foot tree blew over and knocked out the power lines in front of the …
You know those certain days running your business. When your to-do list is all ready to go and you are banging out emails and setting up your social media posts, then you realize: You never received an email from a client. And you thought it was their email server. This has happened before you thought. …
Looking back through my last few articles, I realized that I have frequently been running myself into the ground. My bed had risen to priority number one, and anything pulling me out of that warm and cozy spot didn’t seem so appealing. I’ve managed to turn things back around over the last few weeks, though, …
Today’s my 39th birthday. Statistically speaking, I’m nearly halfway through! Not sure why I said wrote that with excitement, knowing your life is nearly halfway over is a very odd feeling. I have been reflecting on my life today and thought you might enjoy reading a few lessons that I’ve learned in the first half. …
James Breakwell, comedy writer and author of the famous book Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, tweeted this the other day. Me: Find your shoes. 4-year-old: They’re gone forever. Me: Where did you look? 4: Nowhere. Good start. After I stopped laughing because if you’ve ever had kids …
The beauty of meditation is that it helps us bring our mind and awareness back to the present moment. We spend so much time ruminating over the past or worrying about the future, that we are neglecting to seize the moment, and we forget that all we have at any one time, is the present. …
True success is all about balance in your life. Our careers, family, clubs, and health are all competing for our time, and all are important. This session will get you thinking about where you should focus your efforts to make the most of your limited time. Description: Based on the workbook “Balance,” created by Don …