We Shape Our Buildings On October 28, 1943, Winston Churchill gave a speech in Britain’s House of Commons. The purpose of the speech was to address the topic of the rebuilding of the House which had been destroyed by Axis bombing raids during World War II. In his speech, Churchill made a particularly insightful statement: […]
Self-Improvement
The 5 Minute Routine That Will 10X Your Productivity
Increase Your Productivity How do you increase your productivity? We often believe it means more time. “If I only had more time, I would be able to get more done!” Have you ever heard that? Have you ever said that? Here’s the answer — no you wouldn’t. If you had more time, you most likely […]
How in the World Google is Destroying Us
Google is Destroying Us Google is destroying us. How, you might ask? Let me explain. I like to read and write about personal development, self-improvement, and leadership. But if you do a Google search for those topics you will notice, like I did, that it all looks like the same stuff repackaged from different people. […]
3 Mind Techniques for Dealing with Anxiety
The Experience of Anxiety An experience I had caused me to ask the question what are some techniques for dealing with anxiety? Several years ago, for some reason, I developed this weird sensation in my legs. I called it the “Jimmy Legs” because I think I heard that in a movie or something. Anyway, this feeling […]
How to Strengthen Your Courage in the Face of Fear
How do you strengthen your courage in the face of fear? In 2009, Typhoon Ketsana (known as Tropical Storm Ondoy) ravaged the Philippines bringing the heaviest rains the islands had seen in over 40 years. The resulting floods killed more than 140 people, but in the midst of the darkness of horrific tragedy, a ray […]
Why a Personal Development Plan Will Make You a Better Person
The Power of a Personal Development Plan [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin[/perfectpullquote] We cannot underestimate the power of a personal development plan. Consider this story. He was born into a family of seventeen children, the son of a poor candle and soap maker […]