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Productivity seems to be the holy grail of the working world. Imagine the perfect day — working from dusk to dawn, a productivity machine. Our bodies aren’t like that. …

What was the name of the last book you read? Can’t remember? Well maybe it’s time to build a new reading habit! You may think you don’t have time to read. Or maybe you haven’t enjoyed reading much in the past. Author J.K. Rowling suggests, “If you don’t like to…

What’s the difference between a consumer and a producer? Some people have never given it much thought, or even know what it means and why it matters. …

In the 1930’s, Allen Morgenstern coined the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder.” This was in response to the long and grueling jobs performed by workers at Industrial plants. By coming up with ways to make them more efficient with less effort, they found that productivity increased, and workers were happier. …

You know the feeling — you’re at a loose end. Everything seems to be falling apart. The days roll right into one another without a break. …

If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or leader of any kind, chances are you might have suffered from shiny object syndrome at some point in your life. You know the feeling - Some new opportunity arises, an idea sparks in your mind, or a trend or fad hits the scene and…

In life, there are lots of skills we need to learn to navigate the world. We go to school to learn how to read, write, and do math. These skills are foundational to getting into college, getting our first jobs, and living as a citizen in society. But there are…

Facing life and its realities is tough. There’s no getting around the fact that not everything is peaches and cream all the time. Sometimes you’ll experience pain, suffering, or loss. But often, that same pain is what will make you grow into a greater person. …

Finding the motivation to work towards your goals can sometimes feel like pulling teeth. Your body and emotional state reject every attempt from your mind to get you to feel excited and energized once again. You know you’ve felt motivated before, and it felt great! So why can’t you feel…