self improvement
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Applying the basics
Read moreMotivational, self-improvement, and spiritual books are great reads for people who are serious about becoming a better person. Reading these books doesn’t mean that a person automatically becomes better. Knowing things isn’t enough. You’ll have to apply in order to achieve. There’s a time to dig into theory and there’s a time to apply. In many cases, […]
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Changing for better or for worse
Read moreWe are constantly changing – for better or for worse. While many things about us may stay the same, we are never completely the same. Why? Because our experiences change us. We respond to every experience according to our paradigms. This is why you can read a book like the Bible over and over and capture different […]
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Plan your week
Read moreSunday is the day I reflect on my previous week and plan for the next. I’ll take 15-30 minutes and review my tracked progress on goals, projects, and myself. Listing what worked, what didn’t, and what I learned is essential to move into the next week. After writing that information down, I’ll plan the upcoming […]
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Track your progress
Read moreKeeping track of progress is important. It helps with having an honest perspective about yourself, goals, and/or projects. You can easily see what needs improvement and what areas are solid. There’s plenty you can do with that information too, like getting creative with how you plan to tackle areas of improvement or learning what worked […]
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Season slowing down
Read moreHaving a season of less work, is a perfect opportunity to invest in yourself. That might include reading an extra book, diving deeper and mastering a specific skill, or a season of deep reflection and self-improvement in areas that matter. Once the busyness picks back up, you’ll be amazed at how efficient you are. After […]
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Being, doing, and having
Read more“You have to be before you can do, and do before you can have.” The framework of success for everything explained in a sentence by our friend Zig Ziglar. Incredible. No need to expand on that thought.
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A squirrel’s lesson
Read moreHave you ever stayed still long enough to observe a squirrel? Squirrels are a lot like us. They are busy animals who build homes, hunt, store, eat, play, and rest. They can do all of this while dwelling in a city. However, the squirrel beats us in one area: they are always fully present. When they […]
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Your choice of people
Read moreHave you ever wondered why you’re surrounded by certain people? Try jotting down the names of everyone you frequent the most and ask yourself these three questions: Why do I frequent them so much? How alike are we? Are we headed in the same direction in life? Your answers may vary but after answering those […]
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You are what you eat
Read moreThis is a threefold truth for humanity. We are what we eat spiritually, mentally, and physically. We can’t ignore one or another since they are all interconnected and make us whole. Want to improve your physical health and fitness? Change what you feed your body. Tired of failing or having a negative attitude? Change what […]
