@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 – the fact that our goals are under attack from above and below, inside and out. Whose New Economy? Carl Newport, a computer scientist at Georgetown, suggests that in the new economy, the people who will succeed are those who can master difficult problems and produce at high levels both in terms of quantity and quality. To produce at this lev

Time is one of the most valuable commodities available to us and without our conscious realization, it’s being slowly stolen from us. Just who is doing the stealing? Algorithms that are designed to grab your attention and cause overstimulation, technologies that offer uninterrupted distractions, and other digital time leeches you’ve invited into your life. Now more than ever, time rules. Effective and judicious use of your time has become ever so important for success. The Ja

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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

If you watched the Super Bowl on Sunday, you would have thought the Kansas City Chiefs had almost no chance of winning.