What the Prius Has Taught Us About Innovation

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It seems like the Prius is the car to own if you want to show off your environmental conscience. As a clincher, throw in a trunk full of pricey organic foods and make sure people see you carry them in eco-friendly $960 designer reusable grocery bags (I have reusable grocery bags too, but […]

Want More Success? Just Say “No”

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“No.”
It is such a strong, negative word. As someone who considers myself an optimist, I feel terrible just saying it. The thing about it is, I say it all the time, whether I realize it or not.
Do I want to work late to get ahead at my job? If I […]

Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Min-Max Rule

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Have you ever wondered how some people can achieve a lot more than others, to a point where they can be called super achievers?
I know a few people that fit this description. From what I’ve seen, they have in common one particular approach for working effectively. They are very good in applying […]

Strengths or Weaknesses: Which Should You Improve?

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It’s a classic question: should you work on improving your strengths, or should you work on addressing your weaknesses? It’s a question with good arguments on both sides, but the best answer is that you should focus on your strengths.
Now that you have the answer, you can now go out and be the […]

Proper Planning for Success: Simplify

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Sometimes we sabotage our own efforts without realizing it. A bad plan can doom a project even before the first step is made. Proper prior planning prevents pitifully poor performance.
There are many guidelines for a successful plan. One of them is so important that there are different ways to describe it: […]