“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man's … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Performance Under Pressure
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How to Harness Fear, Failure and Frustration to Dramatically Increase Motivation
Motivation is frequently linked to optimism and positivity. The 1952 classic and bestseller ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ by the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale, was translated into 15 … [Read more...] about How to Harness Fear, Failure and Frustration to Dramatically Increase Motivation
The Power of Trade-Offs
Can You Have it all? It took me several decades to fully appreciate that the myth that you can ‘have it all’ really is just that - a myth. This belief, often pedaled by personal development and … [Read more...] about The Power of Trade-Offs
Success and The Upside of No Plan B
Get That History Degree Responsible people and organizations always have a plan B. This approach is instilled in us from an early age. You may want to go to Hollywood but just in case, have a … [Read more...] about Success and The Upside of No Plan B
Pressure Management – Beware the ‘One Shot’ Mindset
If You Had One Shot Managers and coaches will frequently try to motivate individuals and teams by stating that this is ‘your one big shot’, its ‘now or never’ etc. Individuals also frequently engage … [Read more...] about Pressure Management – Beware the ‘One Shot’ Mindset
How to Stop Being a Slave to Your Emotions and Change How Your Feel
Slaves to Emotion There is a prevalent view in Western societies that it is ‘normal’ that our emotions and feelings influence and in many cases drive our actions. Excuses and justifications … [Read more...] about How to Stop Being a Slave to Your Emotions and Change How Your Feel