Your smartphone is destroying your ability to focus and do creative work. Learn how to reverse your addiction using the app ‘Moment.’
Are You ‘Productive’ or Just ‘Busy?’ Answer These 5 Questions (Honestly) to Find Out.
If your livelihood depends on your ability to be creative and generate ideas, you don’t have the luxury of wasting precious mental energy and focus on meaningless tasks, busy work, and constant interruptions.
FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport
If you intend to be successful, your secret weapon is your ability to focus and do ‘Deep Work.’ Learn how with author Cal Newport
The Disciplined Pursuit of Less | with Greg McKeown
Learn the difference between being ‘busy’ and being ‘productive’ and how to begin the disciplined pursuit of “less but better.”
Winning at The Ultimate Game of Life | with Jim Bunch
Learn how to change just three simple daily habits to achieve your goals and win at the Ultimate Game of Life.
Why People Fail And How To Properly Set Your Goals | with Jeanette Goodrich
Learn why over 92% of people fail to reach their goals and the simple frameworks you can use to become part of the 8% who consistently achieve their goals.
Rewiring Your Brain to Be Happier | with Shane Burcaw
Shane Burcaw, who has lived with spinal muscular atrophy as a quadriplegic his whole life, explains how happiness is not a destination, it’s a state of mind anyone can achieve.
From Rehab to Running Ultra Marathons | with Wes Plate
Wes Plate, co-founder of Automatic Duck, shares his story of overcoming alcohol abuse and becoming an ultra-marathon runner.
How to Sleep Smarter | with Shawn Stevenson
Stop wearing your ‘Sleep Deprivation Badge of Honor’ to the office every morning and instead learn how to get the most restful sleep of your life.
Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton
If you consistently fail to achieve your goals, the problem isn’t you, the problem is that you haven’t properly defined your purpose. Let P90X creator Tony Horton get you started.
How to Develop ‘Obstacle Immunity’ | with Spartan Race founder Joe de Sena
Learn now to develop grit, determination, perseverance, and obstacle immunity in areas far beyond athletic competition.
The Zen-like Art of ‘Getting Things Done’ | with David Allen
If you have any interest in working “smarter” instead of “harder,” you’ll need a system to get you there…and that system is GTD.
The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Eric Barke breaks down why some people are immensely successful & others aren’t, the science of creative burnout, and what you can do to pursue the passion that’s right for you.
Ten Ways to Avoid Editor’s Block
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for the site Creativecow.net titled “Ten Ways to Avoid Editor’s Block” republished in its entirety …
How to Establish a Morning Routine (Even If You’re Not a Morning Person)
I’m going to confidently make a blanket generalization: Editors are not morning people. Here’s the morning routine trick: