When I speak to groups about time management, I ask the audience what the most common reason people give for not exercising. They always say that it’s, “I don’t have the time.” I agree—that’s the most common reason by far. I then explain, however, that I do not believe it to be a valid excuse. [...]
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Stephen Covey passed away just over two week ago, on July 16. He would have been 80 this coming October. Later that week, a great man named Herb, the dad of my friend, passed away. He, too, would have turned 80 later this year. This post is dedicated to Herb and Dr. Covey, and to [...]
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Texting and driving is exceedingly dangerous. There are numerous studies that prove it. Studies or not, it’s obvious. No matter how skilled you think you are at texting, at driving, or both, you cannot safely do both at the same time. (And texting is just the poster child for the many dangerous things that can [...]
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I’m a big believer in not sweating the small stuff. That doesn’t mean I ignore the details. In fact, paying attention to details is one of the secrets to my success, and a key component to my “Be Organized” rule. The following is a guest post by Andy Rivkin, owner of a successful business headquartered [...]
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If you’ve read my book or my blog posts, you know about my emphasis on slowing down to make changes. I’ve been thinking about the many ways that slowing down is beneficial. Below are six slowing down habits for you to consider (presented within the framework of Six Simple Rules for a Better Life.) Use [...]
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About two years ago, when I finished the first draft of my book, I asked my good friend Rob if he would read it. After he said yes, he added, “You wrote a book. Congrats, my friend! That’s a terrific thing.” Rob’s note is a great reminder of the importance of regularly stopping to celebrate [...]
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