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By Dean Bokhari / Series: Peak Performance Principles

Maintain a Master List

Welcome back to Peak Performance Principles, an advanced 7-part productivity series designed to help you operate as the best version of yourself—at …

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Published on: September 12, 2025 • Updated on: September 13, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

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Focus on the Next Action

Welcome back to Peak Performance Principles, an advanced 7-part productivity series designed to help you operate as the best version of …

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Published on: September 11, 2025 • Updated on: September 11, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

By Dean Bokhari / Series: Peak Performance Principles

The Action-First Principle: Why waiting for inspiration doesn’t work—and what to do instead

Welcome back to Peak Performance Principles, an advanced 7-part productivity series designed to help you operate as the best version of …

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Published on: September 10, 2025 • Updated on: September 12, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

By Dean Bokhari / Series: Peak Performance Principles

Connect your Roles to Goals

Welcome back to Peak Performance Principles, an advanced 7-part productivity series designed to help you operate as the best version of …

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Published on: September 8, 2025 • Updated on: September 11, 2025 • Goal Setting, Personal Development, Productivity

By Amna Mazin / conditioning, control, feminine power, freedom, motivation, self-trust

What We Call Motivation Is Actually Control

“Any attachment to a desired result creates suffering,” she said. “But isn't that how we stay motivated? How else would we do the right thing …

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Published on: September 7, 2025 • Updated on: September 8, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

By Dean Bokhari / Series: Peak Performance Principles

Use The PIESpread Framework to Unlock Peak Performance + Productivity

Welcome back to Peak Performance Principles, an advanced 7-part productivity series designed to help you operate as the best version of …

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Published on: September 4, 2025 • Updated on: September 8, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

By Dean Bokhari / Series: Peak Performance Principles

Peak Performance Principles

I'm launching a new series today. It's called Peak Performance Principles, and it covers advanced productivity strategies. Here's what you can …

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Published on: September 3, 2025 • Updated on: September 4, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

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By Dean Bokhari / 1-2-5 Method™, Time Blocking

What is Time Blocking, and How Can it Make You More Productive?

What is time blocking, actually? And how can it help you focus and get more done each day? In this article, we'll dive into both—plus, I'll also give …

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Published on: August 15, 2025 • Updated on: August 20, 2025 • Personal Development, Productivity

By Amna Mazin

Why Your Body Resists Your Expansion

We say we want expansion. But have we built the framework to hold our expanded selves? What happened when we dared to expand before? We …

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Published on: July 3, 2025 • Updated on: July 3, 2025 • Women's Empowerment

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Turn Your Setbacks into Stepping Stones

This is a preview lesson from the Magic of Thinking Big course. Start listening below, scroll down to follow along. 👇 🎧 PRESS PLAY TO START THIS …

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Published on: June 22, 2025 • Updated on: August 28, 2025 • More

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Note to Dad

My father is the kind of man who will quietly do something special for you, and surprise you with it when you least expect it. He’s been that way all …

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Published on: June 15, 2025 • Updated on: June 15, 2025 • Health + Happiness, Parenting

By Dean Bokhari / Dad Gifts for Father's Day

Get Your Dad Gifts for Father’s Day That’ll Help Him Grow in Life + Win at Work

Lookin' for gift ideas for Father's Day? For the love of God, don't go with another tie. If you're looking for a gift that helps him grow and get …

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Published on: June 1, 2025 • Updated on: June 1, 2025 • Gift Guides

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