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Rich Roll’s secret to success: small, consistent steps for personal growth
In my ongoing pursuit for personal growth, I’ve been a fan of Rich Roll for some time now – listening to loads of his podcasts and also reading his bestselling book. I’m also a big fan of Chris Williamson‘s Modern Wisdom podcast, so had to list when Rich Roll appeared on Modern Wisdom recently. And…
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Personal growth and consistency: A lesson from a closed bridge
Sometimes, the path is unclear Life can hand us unexpected obstacles sometimes. During a recent run, I found myself at the end of a bridge that was closed for repairs. I couldn’t continue forward, so had no choice but to turn around. As I did, I saw 0.25 miles in front of me. I couldn’t…
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What Pinocchio’s story reveals about 1% improvement and success
As part of my own 1% improvement journey, I’m a big fan of James Clear and read his excellent 3-2-1 newsletter every week (you should sign-up for it). I noticed this week, right at the very end, it said: p.s. The first line of Pinocchio So I had to go and Google it, and was not…
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Boosting productivity: A 1% improvement approach
Achieving your goals requires a strong focus on productivity – and a key part of this is the ability to focus and get work done, to make forward progress. What is the Pomodoro technique? One really simple idea to use is The Pomodoro Technique. Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, this time management…
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The power of choice, and the danger of indecision
I recently came across a story from Sylvia Plath, in her novel The Bell Jar, where she shares a vivid metaphor that captures the power of choice and the danger of indecision. She describes her life as a fig tree, with each fig representing a different, tantalising future. One fig promises a family, another a…
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Small steps, big changes: Schwarzenegger on growth
In the pursuit of success, it’s easy to become fixated on the end goal. We envision the accolades, the achievements, and the grand finish line, often forgetting the crucial steps it takes to get there. I’ve just finished reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book “Be Useful,” and it provides a profound reminder that real, sustainable success doesn’t…