@dark_horse_tamed In my last post, I discussed why goals matter. In this post, as promised, I will discuss the central theme of my book –...

I have been struggling to determine why I am obsessed with goal-setting and achievement. Here is why...

Your Dark Horse is a desiring, indulgent, hungry beast. It will make you want to slack off when you must focus. It will indulge when you...

If you’ve nipped something in the bud, it means you’ve stopped a minor problem or situation from becoming a much more difficult one. The...

It’s the time of year to be grateful for the many blessings in our lives, big and small. As we prepare to give homage to all that fills...

Tired of Controlling your Dark Horse? Stay Fresh!

Gandhi famously encouraged us to “be the change you want to see in the world.” Jim says "be that change, even in everyday situations."

Do you ever feel that itch to reach for your smartphone when you have spent a couple of minutes without having checked it?

If you’re like me, it’s hard to stay focused on your goals. This strategy will help you find focus and eliminate distractions!

Updating your Facebook status, checking your Instragram account, or watching your favorite TV show won’t derail your goals... until they do!

Studies tell us that mental contrasting-- visualizing your goal and anticipating potential barriers-- increases your ability to achieve your

One of my favorite techniques in Tamed is the This ‘r Nothing technique. Here is how it works

We behave much like squirrels. We are foragers-- information foragers.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, a day in which Americans honor a man who helped change the course of history through his activism.

Does music focus, energize and motivate you? Research shows that music can indeed be a great energizer and help us focus.

Do you feel your life is out of whack?

Our dark horses thrive at the end of the year as we give them a green light to overindulge. What can you do about it? Read on.

It’s the time of year to be grateful for the many blessings in our lives, big and small. As we prepare to give homage to all that fills...

We are driven to achieve - to implement an idea, close a deal, paint a portrait, climb a mountain. Yet, our drive is often diluted by...