As you’ve probably noticed, building a morning routine can be a trying experience. Think about all that can go wrong: You oversleep, you can’t find your keys, you forget to do your most important task, etc. The reality is having a morning routine is the best approach to developing good habits, as Hal Elrod writes […]
The Daily Questions: How to Fully Engage Yourself in Life and Work
Asking active questions changes everything. Simple, yet misunderstood, active questions can change our behaviour because they reveal (1) where we are succeeding and (2) where we need further improvement. And in doing so, they rivet our attention on what we can actually change. The Daily Questions In his book, Triggers: Sparking Positive Change and Making […]
5 Timeless Strategies for Building Self-Discipline
Back in January, I wrote an article about the importance of self-discipline, specifically, what self-discipline is and why you need it in the long-term. (You can read it here). I didn’t, however, explain how to build self-discipline, step-by-step. Before I discuss five practical strategies for building self-discipline, I want to clear up a common misconception: […]
Broken Windows Theory: How to Transform The Habits of an Entire Population
On Monday, November 26, 2012, Deputy Commissioner for New York City Police Department, Paul Browne, clocked out of work on a day that left many officials confused: not a single violent crime was reported in the city. [1] No shootings. No stabbings. Nothing. Of course, this was a far cry from the 1990s: in 1994, […]
This Study Reveals the Tipping Point in Behaviour Change (and How You Can Use It)
In 1965, a social psychologist called Howard Levanthal wanted to see if he could persuade a group of university students at Yale University to get a tetanus jab. [1] He divided them up into several groups, and gave all of them a seven-page booklet explaining the dangers of tetanus, the importance of inoculation, and the […]
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