The Overlooked Cost of Notifications On Your Phone

Let's face it: gadgets are wicked cool these days. There are thousands—nay, millions—of apps, and each one is usually clever, useful, or fun. Is that a good thing? I think so, but as I'm sure you've been told—with great power comes

The Double-Edged Sword Of Label Self-Diagnosis

We all have many labels, whether we realize that or not. Some are given, others are chosen, but they all have the power to change our perception of the world. Right now, I am labeled a husband, son, and Christian—and that's just the start of the list.

What it Takes to Get Absolutely Stellar Testimonials

When it comes time to make a purchase, positive reviews make a heck of a lot of difference. According to some research, 88% of consumers consider reviews in their buying decisions, and 79% trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. When you're selling your own service, the

Four Reasons You Should Never Tell That Little, White Lie

According to Dr. Robert Feldman, the average person lies three times in a ten-minute conversation, often without realizing they've done so. Does casual dishonesty come so natural to mankind? I don't want to believe it. But honestly? I do. People will lie to protect someone'

The Multitasking Myth Recovery Plan

For generations, multitasking has been heralded as the cornerstone of a productive life. Displayed like a badge of honor, over 150,00 people still list it as a skill on LinkedIn. There's only one problem—multitasking is a lie. I'm a recovering multitasker, myself. I used

The Elements of World-Changing Self-Leadership

The world has its fill of failure, heartache, and regret. But the same world is full of success, love, and joy. Which will your story be? This life is a wonderful one—if you make it so. You have more influence over your life than any other person on earth.

Do You Know Your Main Focus For Each Day?

We all know focus is key to productivity. But if someone were to ask what your main focus is for today, would you know how to respond? Until I began theming my days, I wouldn't have had a clue. When I first started working from home, I was

The Liberating Power of a Daily Routine

A routine is one of the most powerful productivity tools I know of. It provides structure and direction, like a map to daily life. Many people think of routines as restrictive, but I think the opposite is true. Up until last year, I didn't attempt to live by

The No-Nonsense Guide To Nap-Taking Objections

Daily naps promote alertness, focus, and clarity of thought. Despite that fact, most people don't take them. Personally, I use half my lunch break each day to nap for 20-25 minutes, using my Jawbone UP‘s power nap feature to wake me. I work from home, so I

There's No Such Thing As A 'League' To Be Out Of

I've now been married to my wife for nearly five months. When I think back to the early days of our friendship, it's hard to believe this is true. I liked Rachel the minute I met her, but there was no way I could ever end

How Bitcoin Changes Finance For The Better

It seems there's a story about Bitcoin, or a Bitcoin-related company, on the news nearly every day. Some company went bankrupt, another raised a lot of money, all while most people are just wondering “And why should I care?” For many people, Bitcoin represents a potentially lucrative investment

Leaders Start With Themselves—Or Fail

Whether you lead a following of 10,000 people or 5, there is one person you have the ability to influence more than anybody else. Whether or not you lead that person—and how you choose to do so—will ultimately determine the extent of your influence in the world