Archives for the 'How To Change' Category
The Easiest Way To Success [Tech Rest]
Many years ago I heard a motivational speaker talk about value of OPE (other people’s experiences). His point was that although “experience is the best teacher”, it takes too long to learn and it’s too painful to learn solely from our own experiences. The easiest way to succeed is to harness the power of [...]
A Couple Of Good Personal Productivity Books [Tech Rest]
I recently read a couple of books by Julie Morgenstern. The two books were Never Check E-Mail In the Morning: And Other Unexpected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work and Time Management from the Inside Out, second edition: The Foolproof System for Taking Control of Your Schedule–and Your Life.
I was drawn in by the [...]
Are You An Idiot? [Tech Rest]
Or is it someone else?
I was running the other day in my neighborhood. For full disclosure I should say that I am lily white and have a chronic case of bird legs. Also, I wear “real” running clothes. In other words, I look pretty silly when I run.
As I approached an intersection there was a [...]
The 3 Stages of a New Idea [Tech Rest]
Have you ever introduced a timely, well thought-out, breakthrough idea, only to be met with RESISTANCE? Yeah, me too.
John Paul Jackson, a man I greatly respect, said that an idea goes through three stages: ridicule, active resistance, and being accepted as if it always was.
This process could take weeks, months, years, or even decades depending [...]
Wow . . . What a Great Post! [Tech Rest]
Leo at zen habits has done the best post I’ve seen in months. And that’s saying something because I read about 600 posts / week.
He goes into detail about how to really create lasting change in your life. I read every word. I dugg it. I commented on it. I love it!
The post really jives [...]
The Pardox of Choice - Book Giveaway Winners [Tech Rest]
And the winners are . . . Angel (Hard-cover) and Frank (Paperback). Your comments were great!
Thanks to all those who participated.
To read the review (and the comments!) see The Paradox of Choice - Less Choice = More Happiness .
Winners, please send me an email (found in my LinkedIn profile) with your address and I’ll send [...]
What Will It Take For You To Change? [Tech Rest]
Someone dying? A car accident? A life threatening illness?
Bill Fults, was in the military, and had never been out of shape. But he let himself get really overweight. Things changed for him when he saw a buddy, Aaron Weaver, on the front page of MSN. He and his friend had served together in the military. [...]
Slow and Simple Fitness Plan - The One to Try When the Others Have Failed [Tech Rest]
The more complicated a fitness plan is, the more likely it is to fail. I’m 46 years old and I weight what I did 25 years ago. Also, I can run further and faster than I did then. Try this simple plan and it will work. Also, please understand this is one layman’s opinion. This [...]
What Color is Your Underwear? [Tech Rest]
Do you want to be happier and more productive? Well duh!
A couple of years ago I heard Marcus Buckingham speak on his passion: helping people discover and live their strengths. I hear he gets $60,000 for a one hour speech. He’s worth every bit of it. He is the best speaker I have ever heard.
What [...]