Attention Economy: Team Daniel vs. Team Goliath
@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 –...
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
It's Almost 2021! Time to Confront our Dark Horse!
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...
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Nip It in the Bud!
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...
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Add this 1 Item to Your Gratitude List - Happy Thanksgiving!
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...
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Oct 24, 2020
- 1 min
Tired of Controlling your Dark Horse? Stay Fresh!
Tired of Controlling your Dark Horse? Stay Fresh!
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Be a Mindful Interruptor
Gandhi famously encouraged us to “be the change you want to see in the world.” Jim says "be that change, even in everyday situations."
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Dark Horse Tamed
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
The modern twitch… to itch
Do you ever feel that itch to reach for your smartphone when you have spent a couple of minutes without having checked it?
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Dark Horse Tamed
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
It's the Middle of May... Don't Delay! ("If x, then y" Strategy)
If you’re like me, it’s hard to stay focused on your goals. This strategy will help you find focus and eliminate distractions!
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Mar 9, 2020
- 2 min
Epsilon cost: How small things add up (and not always in the right direction!)
Updating your Facebook status, checking your Instragram account, or watching your favorite TV show won’t derail your goals... until they do!
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Mar 9, 2020
- 1 min
Mental contrasting - how to increase effectiveness 3 fold!
Studies tell us that mental contrasting-- visualizing your goal and anticipating potential barriers-- increases your ability to achieve your
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Feb 29, 2020
- 1 min
The This ‘R Nothing Technique!
One of my favorite techniques in Tamed is the This ‘r Nothing technique. Here is how it works
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Feb 1, 2020
- 1 min
What you (and I) have in common with squirrels!
We behave much like squirrels. We are foragers-- information foragers.
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Jan 18, 2020
- 2 min
Welcome to Tamed!
Does music focus, energize and motivate you? Research shows that music can indeed be a great energizer and help us focus.
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Dec 29, 2019
- 1 min
It’s almost 2020! Time to confront your Dark Horse
Do you feel your life is out of whack?
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Dec 13, 2019
- 3 min
The 1 Bias You Need Control for a Better Holiday Season!
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.
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Dark Horse Tamed
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
Add this 1 Item to Your Gratitude List - Happy Thanksgiving!
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...
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