Spring blooms have, over time, been a symbol for many things, including rejuvenation, new life, new beginnings and happiness. To help you celebrate the season and let the spirit of spring uplift you, we’ve listed 28 springtime quotes to remind you of the good in the world and give you reason to seek joy. Spring […]
There’s no shortage of publications highlighting our youth—child prodigies, early entrepreneurs and the best 30 under 30. That’s great, but that’s not me. Most of my success was achieved later in life, and I am certain it is the better one. Being a late bloomer, most rites of passage were belated. I learned how to ride […]
For as long as I can remember, I have used an alarm clock to wake myself up in the morning to be productive. I despise the jarring beeping sound. But it’s better than when my kids beat my alarm to the punch before dawn. Mornings have long been a struggle for me. I hate getting […]
From The Jim Rohn Archive Our results are only limited by our imaginations. History has proven that time and again. Once upon a time, it was a technological impossibility for humans to travel into outer space. In 1969, however, the first man stepped out onto the surface of the moon. The miraculous process of converting […]
In the past three years, we’ve witnessed elegant pivots, contortions and leaps of faith in nearly every sector of business. There’s perhaps no better example of this than the pastry world, where sliding into someone’s DMs often equates to spontaneous income. Add to that website orders and pop-up events, and the traditional dessert model has […]
By Leo Babauta I’m on my first international flight since the pandemic started, and I got lucky enough to have a window seat. Flying to Costa Rica by way of Guatemala to lead a retreat, I’m looking out at a vast expanse of mountains in Mexico … and I’m in absolute awe. What a miracle […]
“Being emotional” often gets a bad rap. Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. But learning to manage and respond appropriately to the negative emotions that can accompany […]
Being a true leader, says Simon Sinek, author of Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t, isn’t about being in charge, having all the answers or being the most qualified person in the room. Instead, it’s about creating a “circle of safety,” a culture that leads people to feel protected and […]
Makeup done? Check. Laptop fully charged? Check. Matcha latte in hand? Check. I’m working from a coffee shop for the first time in months, and I can already feel a deep sense of energy bubbling up inside of me. I haven’t experienced this sense of motivation in ages. I’m self-employed as a freelance writer, and […]
I received an email from a prospective client who said her company really wanted to hire me to speak to its sales staff. But before she could offer the opportunity, I’d have to discuss the gig with the company chairman, because he had high standards as to who’s allowed onstage during his big conference. Of […]