
There are often more to our goals than initially meets the eye. We set out to accomplish one thing, and end up gaining unexpected benefits.

There are often more to our goals than initially meets the eye. We set out to accomplish one thing, and end up gaining unexpected benefits.

Many people resist taking breaks because they know that it will be hard to pick up the pieces of their ordinary lives when they return to them. Having a plan for re-entry into normal life—a plan to regroup—makes taking a break seem inviting and the thought of returning from it less daunting.

Boundaries are important and necessary, but they are only as successful as my mind allows them to be.

There is no possible way we can retain and make use of all of the words, ideas, insights and concepts that enter our lives. But we can remember a few key points, and if we want to make sure that we do remember those key points, we need to be intentional about distilling them.

The phrase “work-life balance” suggests that work is separate from life, when in fact, that’s not the case. Work is an aspect of life, not an alternate reality distinct from life.

Whether it’s an awkward social situation (the company party), a physical challenge (dealing with a broken bone), a difficult family dynamic (vacation with the in-laws) or a career challenge (a project that feels destined to fail), the 10-second rule can help you get through it.
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