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Life by Design vs. Life by Default: How to Know the Difference
Businessman adrift in a boat. And why it’s never too late to choose differently There are two ways to live life. You either design  it...
Jim S
3 days ago2 min read
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Why Most People Abandon Their Goals (and How Not To)
Every January, millions of people set goals. By February, most of those goals are already abandoned. And by the end of the year?
They’re no closer to who they want to be.
If that’s ever been you — you’re not lazy, weak, or undisciplined. You’re just following a broken model.
Jim S
5 days ago3 min read
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Why You Don’t Need to Be ‘Motivated’ to Make Change
And what actually gets results when motivation fades Let’s be honest. If motivation were all we needed to change our lives, most of us...
Jim S
7 days ago2 min read
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Brainstorming
Woman organizing ideas on a wall using sticky notes. Brainstorming is the process of getting ideas about a certain topic out of your head...
Jim S
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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An Example of How Purpose Matters- Apple
Apple went through a few stages that illustrate the difference between having a clear purpose and being a more commodity player. When...
Jim S
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Be Organized - Manage Your Mental Resources
In many ways, computers mirror the inner workings of our brain. As computer scientists tackle resource challenges in these machines,...
Jim S
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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The US Space Program as an Example of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
When President John F. Kennedy delivered his moonshot challenge to the United States, he laid the groundwork for how best to define and...
Jim S
Mar 27, 20234 min read
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Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild: How a Powerful Belief Changed Pittsburgh’s Inner City
Bill Strickland wasn’t set up for success. He was a poor African-American kid growing up in Pittsburgh during the 1960s. He often cut...
Jim S
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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