The Allure of Positive Thinking Conventional wisdom in the space of personal development and achievement, has long contended that a positive mindset is a precondition for success. From Napoleon … [Read more...] about Achievement, Adversity and the Stockdale Paradox
Resilience
Motivation Gets You Started- Habit Keeps Your Going. But Only This Quality Enables You to Finish and Succeed
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Jim Rohn There is much wisdom in the much-shared quote from Jim Rohn; but it is only two thirds of the picture. The … [Read more...] about Motivation Gets You Started- Habit Keeps Your Going. But Only This Quality Enables You to Finish and Succeed
Five to Thrive at the Weekend
After a full on week, towards the end of what may have felt like a long year, the weekends provide an opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate. There are many ways you can do that – great food, a … [Read more...] about Five to Thrive at the Weekend
The Ultimate Model of Fearlessness, Focus and Resilience
Modeling Excellence One of the most important skills Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teaches you, is how to model examples of excellence. We can model human behavior by mastering the beliefs, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Model of Fearlessness, Focus and Resilience
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
Solving Stress the Easy and Enjoyable Way
While research continues to highlight the benefits of stress (for more on this read Kelly McGonigal, PhD’s excellent ‘The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at … [Read more...] about Solving Stress the Easy and Enjoyable Way