How to Make Great Decisions Under Stress
What do you do when your stress levels are through the roof and you have important decisions to make? You need a strategy. —— 21 miles. That’s the point in every marathon where I ask myself, “Why the...
View ArticleThe Art (and Science) of Making Great First Impressions
The majority of communication is non-verbal. Here’s how to change the trajectory of your life by understanding how to make a great first impression. —— You probably don’t realize as you’re doing it—I...
View ArticleIt Takes a Lot of Junk to Create a Masterpiece, and Junk Takes Time
We all have dreams, but we can’t achieve them unless we start. Now. Today. Even if we’re tired and don’t think we can do our best work. —— Not everyone admits it, but everyone knows it—you’re working...
View ArticleHappy People Know Relationships Take Work
Tyler Tervooren explains why changing our beliefs about relationships can mean the difference between long-lasting love and roller-coaster failures. —— Anne was a struggling actor in New York. Trying...
View ArticleThe Fountain of Youth Is Real, and It’s in Your Head
You don’t need quackery, magic potions, or spells. Science shows that the secret to youthful life is all in your head. —— A group of men sit in a monastery converted to a hotel lobby in 1959 chatting...
View ArticleHow to Solve Problems Like Henry Ford and Other Genius Inventors
Tyler Tervooren explains how first principles thinking can help you be smarter, more creative, and more effective. —— “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would...
View ArticleLife is a Game of Inches: Lessons From a 5-Year-Old Soccer Player
View image | gettyimages.com The ball’s right in front of you, but the goal is far away. You could kick it as hard and fast as you can, but the chance you’ll hit your target is slim. Tyler Tervooren...
View Article13 Rules for Being Alone and Being Happy About It
There’s nothing wrong with you when you don’t feel like going to parties, or being the center of attention. Because being alone isn’t abnormal, it’s needed. — As you read this, I’m flying back to The...
View ArticleHow to Give Advice so Good You Can’t Be Ignored
View image | gettyimages.com Giving great advice that actually gets followed requires you to go beyond just your expertise. You have to have a deep understanding and attention to the psychological and...
View ArticleHere’s What Really Causes Social Anxiety (And What to do About it)
View image | gettyimages.com Most people become socially anxious in their teens. Are you still reacting to it, or trying to prevent it? — You’re hardly alone if you’d describe yourself as “socially...
View ArticleWhat if You Don’t Have One True Calling?
For many of us, the idea of having “one true calling” is a myth. And that’s a good thing for a lot of reasons. — Make a nervous smile for me if the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”...
View ArticleYou Need an Exercise Routine for Your Brain
View image | gettyimages.com Similar to the way we strengthen muscles, your brain thrives on the difficult work—the things you struggle with but are proud to accomplish. These tasks will help to keep...
View Article9 Ways This Introvert Polished His Public Speaking Skills
View image | gettyimages.com Tyler Tervooren is a natural introvert who never thought he could be a strong public speaker. It’s taken a lot of work, but if you’re an introvert like him with these nine...
View ArticleSuperhero Leadership: 3 Lessons From Marvel Comics’ Unlikely Success
View image | gettyimages.com In order to succeed big, you need to accept the necessity of big risks. — Martin Goodman was a man who understood the importance of taking risks. The oldest of 13 children...
View ArticleTipping Points: How Introverts Spread Big Ideas
View image | gettyimages.com What’s the secret? Let others do the work for you. — If you’ve spent any time listening to the politicians, CEOs, and gurus of the world, you’d be forgiven thinking that,...
View ArticleYour Tiniest Ideas Will Have the Biggest Impact
View image | gettyimages.com If you feel like you’re struggling to get a great idea off the ground, that’s normal. Whether or not you’re actually focusing on your most important ones, though, is up...
View ArticleA Lesson On Overcoming Self-Doubt
Feeling self-doubt is just part of being human, but understanding your psychology can help you overcome it. — In 1911, a young man by the name of Harry was struggling with low self-esteem. He’d met a...
View ArticleWhat is Your Attachment Style?
There are 4 ways to build connections. Only 1 works. ____ When it comes to making friends and connections, I can be a tough nut to crack. As an introvert, I keep others at arm’s length. For a long...
View ArticleLife is About the Choices We Make
Your choices will make you strong and resilient…or weak and pathetic. — Charlie was stranded; his plane crashed on a desert island. With few survivors, they all had to work together to stay alive. But...
View ArticleTrue Resilience is Understanding Nothing Lasts Forever
The only way to build resilience is to accept that everything will, one day, fail. — Who doesn’t want safety and security? It’s built into our genetics to strive for it. You want a job you can count...
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