I mentioned in last week’s tip that individuals who have a consistently hopeful mindset are more energized and motivated to achieve important goals. Then I covered the
Over the past couple of years, I’ve used the first tip in January to discuss ideas about setting and achieving goals. But this year I’m starting
Inspiration arrived from two sources as I was thinking about how to begin today’s tip. The first source was a note that I had saved
Last weekend was the 4th Annual Wood Splitting Day at my dad’s place. Throughout the year, he cuts fallen or dead trees on his land
Yesterday while listening to a module of the coaching program I’m in—yes, coaches need coaching too—I was once again reacquainted with John Wooden’s story. I’m
Last weekend I attended the biennial StrongFirst Teachers of Strength meeting and followed it up with the traditional, post-event rock climbing excursion with my brother and some
I don’t spend much time on social media these days for a variety of reasons. That said, I occasionally allow myself three or four scrolls
A number of years ago I attended a presentation about grief. It’s a topic that most of us often feel uncomfortable addressing, but the speaker
You probably intuitively understand that motivation & willpower are related. Motivation is how we feel about doing or refraining from doing a given task. Willpower is our discipline to
Last week’s tip began a short series on behavior change by comparing a couple research studies and discussing the idea that our motivation and subsequent