Motivation Archives

Stephen Covey: How Interdependence Is Built

What is Stephen Covey’s interdependence paradigm? How does Covey’s interdependence paradigm relate to the seven habits? According to Stephen Covey, American society overvalues independence and the ability to fend for yourself. But Covey says that it is interdependence that is the key to being effective in all aspects of life—from marriage to family to the workplace. Read more to learn Stephen Covey’s interdependence paradigm and how it relates to the seven habits.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Review

Is Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People worth reading? How can implementing Covey’s seven habits help you become more effective and generally enrich your life? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People distills common knowledge and oft-repeated wisdom—from classic philosophy to religious teachings—into seven lifelong practices that help build a successful and fulfilling life. In this self-help classic, author Stephen R. Covey draws on his expertise in business management, his Mormon faith, and his interest in living a life that is not only productive but also aligned with principles such as integrity, honesty, and fairness. Our The

How to Figure Out What You Want in Life

Do you know what you want from life? Why is it important to take time and reflect on what you ultimately want? Deciding what you ultimately want from life is the foundation to creating a bright future. If you are unclear about what you want, you’ll wander aimlessly—jumping from one thing to another—and likely will never find fulfillment. Here’s how to figure out what you want in life, according to motivational speaker Brian Tracy.

Brian Tracy: Goal-Setting Starts With a Mindset Shift

How to Believe in Your Goals and Change Your Life

Are you still unclear about what you want from life? How do you set goals if you don’t even know what you want? According to motivational speaker Brian Tracy, goal-setting starts with changing your mindset. Tracy suggests four mindset-shifting methods for those who are unclear about what they want or those who let negative thoughts keep them from setting goals. Keep reading to learn about Tracy’s four mindset-shifting methods.

How to Set and Achieve Goals: 12 Steps to Success

How do you set goals to work towards? What are some things you should consider when embarking on a goal? We all have things we are striving for, but not everybody has goals. Most people have dreams—abstract desires that aren’t specific or actionable enough to be goals. A goal is a target that you’re working towards with intention. In his book Goals!, Brian Tracy explains how to set and achieve goals in 12 steps. Keep reading to learn each step in detail and to discover some practical ways to apply his tips to different areas of your life.

Planning Your Goals: Practical Tips From Brian Tracy

Why is it important to plan your goals? How do you come up with a plan that is realistic and achievable? Once you’ve clarified what you want, identified the challenges, and determined the resources you need, you are ready to move on to the planning phase. Even though circumstances are bound to change and not everything will go according to plan, the act of planning your goals can better prepare you for the challenges that will come your way. Here’s how to plan your goals, according to Brian Tracy.

How to Be a Good Woman: Re-Writing the Narrative

What does it mean to be a good woman? How is the modern idea of a good woman changing? Traditionally, being a “good woman” meant being a good wife and a good mother. However, society is changing and women are starting to break free from these expectations. In her book Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel Hollis asserts that to be a “good woman” is to be true to yourself and to follow your individual desires. Here is how to be a “good woman”, according to Rachel Hollis.

How to Stick to Your Goals: The 2 Qualities You Need

Do you struggle to stick to your goals? How do you keep pushing after the initial motivation wears off? With a clear goal and a solid plan in the execution phase, all that’s left to do is to keep moving forward. However, it’s more easily said than done. Many people struggle to stick to their goals with proper consistency. Here’s how to stick to your goals—no matter what challenges come your way.

Stop Holding Yourself Back With Self-Limiting Beliefs

Do you often tell yourself that your dreams are too big and that you’ll never reach them? Why must you be willing to be bad at something? When you tell yourself that you’re not capable of something, you’re actually making your statement come true. Self-limiting beliefs hold you back from accomplishing your goals because if you convince yourself that you will fail, then you will fail. The truth is that nobody is great at something when they just start—you just have to be willing to work to get better. Here is Rachel Hollis’s advice for overcoming self-limiting beliefs from Girl,

How to Set Goals for Yourself: Start Here & Now

How do you set goals for yourself? Where do you even start? How do you align your goals with your final destination? If you are lucky, you know what you want from life and you have no doubt that this path is the right one. But if you aren’t sure, it’s never too early to think about what direction you want to pursue in life. You can’t set goals for yourself if you aren’t clear about where you want to go. Here’s how to set goals for yourself and make sure you achieve them.