How much you learn from different methods
This cool illustration shows how much you learn from theory, from practice, and from mistakes.…
Category: Motivation
You become what you think about
If you think about something all the time, you become it.…
What you can (and can’t) control puzzle chart
This chart is much like The Circle of Influence Concept except displayed as a “puzzle chart” of the mind.…
Benjamin Franklin’s To-Do List
Apparently this is how Benjamin Franklin use to organize his day:…
The Ivy Lee Method for productivity
This is the method the late consultant Ivy Lee said to organize your tasks for the day
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Whole 30 Rules
I like these simple images that explain the “Whole 30” protocol in simple terms.
I’m not a huge fan of complex diets because they seem hard to remember and unsustainable, …
The basic Bic Pen has been the same since 1955
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
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 an example:
#1.) Observe Sabbath (no religious connotation): …
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 $15 to over $450 several times.
Currently if …
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 together.…
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 minutes it’ll block access to your time-sucking websites.
If you …
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 or work time…so make sure to jealously guard it!
I’m …
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.…
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 doing, it might be worth the difficult conversation to bring …
Comfort Zone Circles
This cool circle chart shows the different areas of your Comfort Zone.…
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
• Angry
• Lonely
• Tired…
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 resources you’ll have to build something quick to market that …
