I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas? -Jean Kerr For anyone new to this site, the First Habit is a daily investment in yourself. It's like sharpening a saw because it helps you...
If you've ever been in the business world, you've probably heard of KPIs. 'KPI' stands for Key Performance Indicator. These are the metrics that help businesses know if they are achieving their objectives. Examples include relative market share, net profit margin,...
Ever meet a farmer who takes shortcuts in his work? Neither have I. The farmer knows that nature doesn't do shortcuts. You clear the land, till the earth, and plant the seeds. You fertilize, weed, and water day-after-day. You do your work and let time and nature do...
Regular readers will recall that along with wealth and wisdom, health is one of the three pillars of a good life. How you feel is the foundation for all you do. When you feel good and have lots of energy, you are free to be awesome. A good fitness...
Silver bullets are great. They have magical powers. When nothing else works, you can count on a silver bullet to get it done. They get right to the heart. In my last post, I talked about how your body is a machine, and it has to be challenged. I talked about all...
For those of you playing at home, we have been through how investing in yourself is the First Habit. Getting up early is one supercharged way of paying yourself first. A solid morning routine that includes mastering your mind, exercising your body,...
Introducing: Your "Monkey Mind" Monkeys are hard to control. They do the most unpredictable things. They will jump on your head. They will steal your hat. They will pull your pants down. Your mind is like a monkey, or so it goes in Buddhist philosophy. They...
