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What does it mean to “think big”? What sets apart a big thinker from a regular person? When you learn how to think big, you will become fully aware of your abilities. You will have the self-respect and confidence to know you’re worthy of the job, the relationship, or the promotion. Your possibilities will be endless. Here are five things that big thinkers do differently.
What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Which attribute do you think is more important when it comes to organizational performance? When it comes to results, Drucker differentiates between efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiency is getting a lot of things done, while effectiveness is choosing and getting the right things done. Keep reading to learn about Peter Drucker’s efficiency and effectiveness dichotomy.
Do you feel passionate about the work that you do? Do you ever get so into your work that you lose track of time? If you answered no to those questions, then you should either learn to adapt to new opportunities or find new work. We spend a large amount of our lives working and if you can’t find flow at work, it can greatly affect your quality of life. Here are some things you can do to find flow at work.
Are you bored with life, or do you feel like life is bored with you? Are you making your things happen, or do you just take it as it comes? Wondering how you can overcome a mediocre life and banish the blah? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod provides three common reasons why people settle for a mediocre life. When we overcome mediocrity, we get closer to the life we want. Read more to learn more about some of the causes of a mediocre life.
Do you want to know how to develop resilience? Why is resilience so important for Wholehearted living? In Brené Brown’s book The Gifts of Imperfection, she discusses how to develop resilience. Brown says there are four requirements for developing resilience: developing hope, combating societal expectations, refusing to numb negative emotions, and embracing spirituality. Continue reading to learn how to develop resilience according to Brené Brown.
How does fear manifest in your life? Do you believe you have what it takes to overcome your most deep-seated fears? Fear in all its forms—worry, tension, embarrassment, anxiety, and panic—is crippling, paralyzing you from taking action and blocking your success. According to David J. Schwartz, the author of The Magic of Thinking Big, the secret to overcoming fear is developing confidence. Here is how you can build confidence and destroy fear once and for all.
Why is the idea of perfectionism so dangerous to your mental health? How can perfectionism cause “life-paralysis?” What are Brené Brown’s three steps to overcome perfectionism? Perfectionism is dangerous because it’s founded on completely unrealistic expectations. No matter how hard you try, you’re never going to be perfect. to truly embrace Wholehearted living, you need to be able to overcome perfectionism. Here are Brené Brown’s three tips for overcoming perfectionism.
Looking to apply the knowledge from Attached to your life? How can these exercises help you improve your relationships? Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller teaches you about the three adult attachment styles. The book helps you identify the attachment styles of both yourself and your partner and how to navigate around them. Continue below for exercises from the book Attached.
Is it a struggle for you to make a habit? Are you sure that you know how to form a habit? In The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod outlines his life-changing morning routine—a set of six daily habits. He discusses why habits are important and why so many people fail to control them. Then he shares his formula to make a habit in three 10-day phases. Read more to discover how to form a habit in 30 days.
What do you do when you encounter setbacks in life? Do you lose hope and give up? Or do you persevere until the end? Everyone meets with opposition and setbacks in life. Unsuccessful people allow these setbacks to defeat them. They use opposition as an excuse to throw in the towel and say it just can’t be done, whether it’s buying a house, starting a business, or getting a promotion. Don’t let these setbacks paralyze you—use them to move forward. Here’s how.