Ideas are free, execution is priceless.

How much difficulty is normal? Is it realistic to think that things should be easier for us, or is our current level of resistance par for the course? Tough question. Because struggle is relative and subjective. We all have respective strengths, weaknesses and circumstances. Some difficulties are minor and easily overcome, while others require substantial effort and resilience. One man’s marathon is another man’s warmup. But it doesn’t matter…

Why are we so afraid of repeating ourselves? Maybe it’s our fear of monotony. The fundamental human craving for novelty. It could also be our allergy to stagnation and natural inclination for growth. Or perhaps the terror of being unoriginal? Ain’t nothing scarier than not being special. Then again, there’s also the anxiety of regret. If we repeat certain actions or choices, we could miss out on trying something…

If it takes less than five minutes to do, do it right now. Have you ever heard of this rule? Productivity experts have touted this philosophy for decades. The five minute rule is a potent defense against procrastination. Tackle the task at the moment it’s defined and don’t delay. Take immediate action to short circuit your brain and break through the inertia to feel a greater sense of progress…

Whenever I have been on the job hunt, I’ve historically approached filling out applications and going on interviews with the mindset of having nothing to lose. I find it to be empowering and it helps me approach my search with confidence, curiosity, and most importantly, resilience. Doing so frees me to cast a wider net with my candidacy, which uncovers opportunities that I might not have spotted, had I…

The narratives we construct about ourselves and our circumstances can shape our lives. These stories can aid us in shifting our mindset to think in healthier and more adaptive ways, and ultimately experience better outcomes. And the best part is, it’s not about what’s true or false, it’s about what works for us. If we make a conscious shift in our mental perspective, and that becomes the thing that…