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Simon Sinek: The Limbic Brain Is Your Strength—Use It!

What is Simon Sinek’s limbic brain argument? How can understanding your limbic brain bring you fulfillment? In Find Your Why, author Simon Sinek explains the relationship between our limbic system and emotions. According to Sinek, the limbic brain is directly connected to your ability to make powerful connections with others and strong decision-making. Keep reading to learn the importance of Sinek’s limbic brain in your daily life and how to use it most effectively.

How to Be Compassionate to Yourself at Work

Is confidence the key to success, or is it overrated? How should you treat yourself when you fail? In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker contends that confidence can cause you to attempt things beyond your ability, ultimately leading to failure. He believes you should trade confidence for self-compassion. Be realistic about your abilities, and be kind to yourself when achievements are beyond your grasp. Barker says that self-compassion is a superior way to get what confidence offers: a better mood and increased performance. Continue reading to learn how to be compassionate to yourself, especially in the workplace.

How to Live Your Life With Purpose: Sinek’s 2 Steps

What are the benefits of living your life with purpose? What steps can you follow to live your purpose and share it with others? Find Your Why author Simon Sinek believes every individual and organization has a purpose. According to Sinek, “finding your Why” means finding your purpose: the single core belief that inspires you to do the work you choose to do and constantly live your life with purpose. Read on to learn the two actionable steps for living your life with purpose, according to Simon Sinek.

How to Easily Make Time for What Matters

Do you wish you had more time for yourself? What’s most important to you in your life? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Jeratsky advise keeping a daily “Focus” to establish a routine and complete focus. Their main goal is to help you make time for what matters, rather than adding more stress to your life. Read below to learn how to use their tips to make time for what matters most to you.

What You Stand For Matters: How to Live Purposefully

Do you know what you stand for in life? How does knowing what you stand for lead to a more meaningful life? Discovering your purpose, or what you stand for in life, makes you more persuasive and drives you towards making better decisions in your personal and professional life, according to Simon Sinek. He believes everyone has a life purpose and determining what you stand for will positively affect all aspects of your life. Read on to learn Sinek’s advice for learning and living your purpose, then try a simple exercise to help find your Why.

Brianna Wiest: 101 Essays Book Overview

What is Brianna Wiest’s 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think, Brianna Wiest explores the interplay between your thoughts, your perceptions, and the way you experience life. She explains how your thoughts influence the way you interpret life, why it’s so hard to control how you think, and what you can do to manage your thoughts and feelings about yourself and your experiences. Below is a brief overview of 101 Essays That Will Change the Way

Best Productivity Resources: Blogs, Books, & Podcasts

Do you feel like you’re always doing something but barely getting anything done? In other words, are you busy but not productive? It’s easy to fall into the trap of always being too busy with a never-ending to-do list, both at work and at home. Though you’re constantly multi-tasking and running to catch up with all of your chores and obligations, you never feel like you’re getting done enough. This is because being busy doesn’t mean you’re being productive. If you want to level up your productivity game, we’ve got you covered with the best productivity resources to follow.

Why You Should Focus on One Thing at a Time

Does your mind feel scattered? Do you feel like you need to focus on one thing at a time? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky say having one central task as the focus of each day is the key to success. They also claim you need to arrange your time and energy to support that key activity. Check out how to focus on one thing at a time below.

How to Find Your Path in Life & at Work

Why are there so many different rules regarding success? Is there only one way to succeed? In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, peak performance expert Eric Barker explains that the key is often not whether the path to success is right but whether it’s right for you. Therefore, an essential key to success is to know yourself and act accordingly. Different things work for different people, so he outlines a way to figure out what type of person you are (your working style) and what you’re good at (your strengths). Keep reading for Barker’s advice on how to find your

Find Your Why Review: Will This Book Help You?

Why are reviews for Find Your Why mixed? How can this self-help book be used most effectively? In Find Your Why, the authors explain practical steps for individuals and organizations to find a true purpose. Many readers appreciate the book’s approach to identifying and living your Why, but the book received mixed reviews from some critics. Read this review of Find Your Why to see if it could actually help you discover your life’s purpose.