The basic Bic Pen has been the same since 1955

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Image Description The image shows a timeline of the Bic pen from 1955...

My goal is to build a life I don’t need a vacation from

This quote is a good way to try to build a work life you enjoy.

“Month-Long Experiment” ideas for 2023

I'm currently thinking through my 2023 goals, and perhaps some “Month-Long Experiment” ideas for 2023 plus their desired results. Here's...

This Is Earl Nightingale

Here's a funny story how over the years I've swung the price of this book (This Is Earl Nightingale) from...

Creativity comes from absorbing many things

This great graphic shows that creativity can be stirred up by consuming many different types of information, and mixing it...

The Success Iceberg Graphic

This simple image shows that under success is a whole range of failure and doubt and uncertainty.

Destroy distractions with Focus45

I like to destroy all distractions on my computer with an extension called "Focus45." Hit the button and for 45...

One notification can destroy your deep work, so protect your time

This image is a great reminder that a single notification “ding” on your phone can destroy your Deep Work thinking...

Visualization of comparing yourself to others

A great little graphic showing “The Comparison Gap” that can both motivate you and make you sad.

Ray Dalio 9 Work Principles Advice

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio gives his advice for working with good people. Image Description The image features Ray Dalio's...

Good friends bring up hard conversations

Good friends bring up hard conversations, even if it's unpleasant. If you see a bad habit a close friend is...

Comfort Zone Circles

This cool circle chart shows the different areas of your Comfort Zone. Image Description The image is a circle chart...

H.A.L.T. Acronym

I've always liked this acronym H.A.L.T. which means.... If you're not in a good mood, you're either: • Hungry •...

Build a startup like this...

This is a funny representation that your first products might not be the best solution possible, but with your limited...

The Learning Pit

What learning something often feels like. Image Description The image is a hand-drawn diagram titled "The Learning Pit." It illustrates...

A checklist for a successful day

It's easy to get caught up in the everyday grind. We forget a successful day is more than scratching items...

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"Mental Contrasting" goal setting method

An interesting way to approach goal setting.

Joseph Campbell tweet on fear