Nothing debilitates us as much or is as scary as a fear of failure. In fact, research indicates that our fear of failure tops the list of our phobias … [Read more...]
Overcome a Fear of Failure in These 6 Powerful Ways
So many, so tired, so ready for change in their work life, but fear of failure would love for you to just, not. Fight back.
I wrote an article that garnered massive readership: “I Left My Corporate Job–And These 8 Things Became Clear”. It told me two things: a) even a blind squirrel finds a nut every … [Read more...]
With Just 1 Sentence, You Can Get Along With That Difficult Co-Worker
A poor relationship with just one co-worker can drain the joy out of work. Change this for the better, and reinforce good relationships too, with this one sentence.
There are few workplace situations as draining as dealing with a difficult co-worker. And no, administering taser-therapy is not an option. I’m often asked for advice on just … [Read more...]
A 10-Year CEO Study Shows the Single Most Important Behavior of the Most Successful Leaders
Exhibiting this one behavior makes you an astonishing twelve times more likely to be a high-performing CEO
Ten-year CEO studies conducted by a team of psychologists, economists, statisticians, and data scientists don’t come along every day (but still more offers for a 0 … [Read more...]
This Medical School Dean Says You Can Rewire Your Brain For Success With These 10 Simple Steps
Bolstering your resilience is easier than you think
Few things are more important for happiness and success then the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Dennis Charney knows a thing or two about how to do so, … [Read more...]
If You Want to Maximize Your Success and Happiness a Decade From Now, Avoid Making These 3 Choices
With awareness comes better decision making
Happiness and success come from choices. You do the best you can to make the right ones along the way but so many things can distract or derail you. Some … [Read more...]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Nailed How to Handle Your Critics In 6 Brilliant, Pointed Words
Tim Cook had a zinger of wisdom hidden deep within a rousing commencement speech
It can be hard to handle criticism. We all know we need to do it; it's crucial to getting better as a human being. But not all criticism is created equal. In fact, … [Read more...]
Jeff Bezos Says to Build a Life You’re Proud of, Ask These 12 Questions
The Amazon CEO is known for offering sage advice--this may be his deepest dose
Jeff Bezos has made enough mistakes and seen enough success that he's qualified to offer advice of all kinds. Some of his most intriguing came from … [Read more...]
Want to Lead With Confidence, Not Fear? Reverse These 7 Behaviors
You might be leading from a place of fear and not even realize it
So much of what we do in life is born out of love, or fear. The latter never shapes an outcome good for anybody. Perhaps you're already working to overcome your own fears, like … [Read more...]
Science Says This Is Why You Fear Change (And What to do About It)
An escalating amount of research indicates that change is tough on us. De-escalate the issue with the 4C's of Change.
Overcoming a fear of change can be as difficult as overcoming a fear of failure. I mean like untangling-your-earbuds-when-you're-in-a-hurry difficult. But if change makes you … [Read more...]
