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The Science of Behavioral Change: 3 Critical Steps to Make New Habits Stick for Years

Habit change is hard, really hard. And most people are simply not going to keep up with our new habits for longer than a couple of months. Continue reading

19 Powerful George Orwell Quotes To Inspire Change

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6 Reasons Meditation Is More Important Than Your Job

What we need to begin to see is that meditation is actually more important than our work lives. We know we have to make meditation a priority, we need to convince ourselves why. Continue reading

The Psychology of Procrastination: 5 ways to stop putting things off for good

Let me start this off bluntly, if that’s ok with you. If you’re struggling with procrastination, the reason is a lot simpler than you probably think.In fact, it’s frustratingly simple. Continue reading

21 Mark Twain Quotes for Inspiration and Wisdom

Known for his satire and wit, much of Twain’s commentary is poignant and can still offer us guidance today, more than 100 years after his passing. Continue reading

The Brain of a Genius: 5 Surprising Characteristics of The World’s Greatest Minds

We watch the news or follow world affairs and see people accomplishing incredible feats all the time, and one thought often plays in the back of our minds. Could I do that? Continue reading