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10 Lessons Learned from Doing Push-Ups Every Day for a Year

by Sam Thomas Davies | Last updated: May 29, 2023 | Filed Under: Self-Improvement

Push Ups Every Day For a Year

Fifty weeks ago, after reading Mini-Habits by Stephen Guise, I decided I wanted to develop a daily push-up habit. I started with my Why, I chose a reliable cue and I took action. In Week 1, I did one push-up a day. That was it. No more. No less. In Week 2, I did two […]

How to Stop Nervous Laughter (A Step-By-Step Guide)

by Sam Thomas Davies | Last updated: June 28, 2021 | Filed Under: Self-Improvement

How to Stop Nervous Laughter

It’s happened to me. And if you’re reading this, chances are it’s happened to you, too. You’re socializing with new friends… You find yourself at the center of the conversation… A feeling of embarrassment, discomfort or confusion sinks in… …and you become giddy with nervous laughter. If the above sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. […]

“Work the Problem”: Chris Hadfield on How to Overcome Fear

by Sam Thomas Davies | Last updated: May 29, 2023 | Filed Under: Self-Improvement

He was about five hours into his mission when it happened. He was installing Canadarm 2 – the robotic arm that would build the International Space Station (ISS) –when droplets of water began floating around inside his helmet. A spacewalk is incredibly taxing, physically – but especially when your water bag starts leaking inside your […]

You Need to Build Discipline. Here’s Why.

by Sam Thomas Davies | Last updated: May 29, 2023 | Filed Under: Self-Improvement

Jim Rohn once said, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going”. And while habit is what keeps you going, it isn’t always enough to keep you going indefinitely. Let me explain. The Sequence of a New Behaviour You have a goal. You want to lose 14 pounds, run a marathon or write […]

3 Lessons I Learned in 2019

by Sam Thomas Davies | Last updated: May 29, 2023 | Filed Under: Self-Improvement

Life Lessons 2019

In 2019, I changed the lens through which I view certain life experiences…  And in this post, I want to share three of the biggest paradigm shifts I experienced as a result of making that change. Lesson 1: Subtract Wasted Effort to Achieve More with Less Effort [1] Old belief: “I’m a parent, so I don’t […]

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