Welcome to the first installment of Rise + Thrive, a multi-part series about how to wake up early and build strong morning rituals for daily …
Personal Development Articles
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 …
Crucial Conversations Book Summary
Crucial Conversations Book SummaryTools for Talking When Stakes Are High Original book by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al …
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …