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Find Your Peak Performance Period

When we work on our most important goals while we have the least amount of energy, everything suffers and we get substandard results. But it’s what …

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Published on: May 21, 2024 • Updated on: May 21, 2024 • Personal Development, Productivity

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Crucial Conversations Book Summary

Crucial Conversations Book SummaryTools for Talking When Stakes Are High Original book by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al …

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Published on: May 17, 2024 • Updated on: September 5, 2024 • Book Summaries, Career, Communication & Social Skills

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The Simple Secret to a More Productive Life

Last week, my son Rumi turned three. It feels like just yesterday he could barely say, "dada." Now, three years later, he's yelling "Thank you …

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Published on: March 21, 2024 • Updated on: June 4, 2024 • Personal Development, Productivity

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Sibling Rivalry and the Path to Self-Love

My 9-year-old was teasing my 3-year-old. It started with sticking their tongues out and then escalated to kicking. I told each of them to stop. But …

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Published on: January 30, 2024 • Updated on: January 31, 2025 • Parenting and Family Life

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The Boy and the Magical Python: Tools for Emotional Strength

This magical tale teaches kids (and parents) the importance of not holding onto hurtful words, embracing inner growth, and transforming challenges …

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Published on: January 17, 2024 • Updated on: January 17, 2025 • Life Lessons for Kids, Parenting and Family Life

By Amna Mazin / Children's Stories

The Plastic Flower That Wanted to Be Real: Cultivating Self-Worth Beyond External Validation

This story inspires kids (and parents!) to embrace the power of self-love and inner growth over seeking happiness from external things. Follow the …

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Published on: January 16, 2024 • Updated on: January 17, 2025 • Life Lessons for Kids, Parenting and Family Life

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Your Month of Motivation

I once heard the late author, Zig Ziglar (a true "OG" in the Personal Development industry) share the following little nugget of wisdom about …

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Published on: December 1, 2023 • Updated on: July 10, 2024 • Personal Development

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The Next Action Method

Think about the last time you had something crucially important to do, but got stuck in a loop of procrastination... What kept you from taking …

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Published on: September 29, 2023 • Updated on: September 29, 2023 • Personal Development, Productivity

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Define What Being “Done” Looks Like

“Having a clear action outline prevents procrastination due to imagined complexity.” —David Allen, Getting Things Done Most of the tasks people keep …

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Published on: September 12, 2023 • Updated on: October 9, 2023 • Personal Development, Productivity

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How to Win Friends + Influence People Course

Ever feel like you've got tons of incredible ideas you want to put into motion—but once you share them, people just don't seem to …

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Published on: July 21, 2023 • Updated on: July 23, 2024 • Personal Development

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How to Get the Best of Any Argument

“There’s only one way under high heaven to get the best of an argument, and that is to avoid it… Because a man convinced against his will, is of the …

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Published on: July 19, 2023 • Updated on: July 19, 2023 • Personal Development

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The 7 Habits Online Course

Dean Bokhari and The 7 Habits training program are not affiliated with "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" book, its author, or the …

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Published on: July 2, 2023 • Updated on: May 23, 2025 • Goal Setting, Habits, Personal Development

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