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In order to increase our productivity we need to relax. This is not an invitation to go lie on the beach and relax this is about the physical (and mental) relaxing of the muscles. The problem a lot of us face is we tense up under pressure. We clench our fists and jaws. Our shoulders … Read moreRelax to speed up
There is a difference between pressure and stress and worry and anxiety. The two are grouped but you want the former pair. In order for us to be Superhuman we need to be under pressure and stress. You see if there isn’t a do or die deadline chances are we won’t focus or knuckle down … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 3 of 3
Turn the want tos into have tos You see if you want to get something done it is not the same as having to get something done. Let’s rewind this a bit. Time does not stop. So if you have a deadline or an event to attend or even a flight to catch (hopefully we … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 2 of 3
There is a difference between WANT to do and HAVE to do. We all have wants and things we want to do. The problem is that these are generally fun things or not necessarily productive. Have to do’s are just that. You have to get the presentation done. You have to finish the report etc … Read moreBeing Superhuman part 1 of 3
We all have burning questions. The kind that makes our brains itch (or keeps us up at night). There are 3 steps to solving these questions: What can I do?Who can I ask ?What can I read? It really is that simple. By methodically progressing through the above chances are you will get an outcome … Read moreThree steps to solving a problem
I have spoken about pushing through the barriers. Side stepping or going over the walls etc this week. The last point for the week is the ripple effect. Compounding leads to bigger and greater returns. But sharing makes sure we all improve. Here is an illustrative example. I get inspired to write Deliaf with the … Read moreRipple effect
A tree takes a long time to grow and the reason is that it spends most of its early years getting its roots well and truly embedded into the ground. Today’s message pertains to both parents and employers. Start conditioning them and molding them young. For parents this seems obvious but for employers let me … Read moreStart young
Yesterday I spoke about hitting the wall so today I thought I would talk a little about what we could try do to avoid that even happening. Let’s be honest. At this time of the year we are starting to feel tired. Then you take a year like 2020 and it feels 10x worse. So … Read morePush through
When you hit the wall; don’t wish it was easier, wish you could work harder! You see we all have these moments – they are sent to test us and our core. Think of running a marathon. Before you start you have to picture the finish line. Then you stand at the start and the … Read moreWhen you hit a wall
What time, book or lecture was the turning point in your life? There was a moment or message that affected you (hopefully in a positive way) that elicited or motivated you to do. Its time to think about that moment and recreate or redo what it was. You see – as time goes on we … Read moreTurning point