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- You are Not Alone in the Fight with Addiction and Depression
  
  “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” — Margaret Thatcher In the depths of darkness, where addiction and depression relentlessly gnaw at the human spirit, David Draiman, the frontman of Disturbed, shares a tearful story that resonates with the pain and struggles faced by countless individuals. With a heavy …
- What is Happiness?
  
  “Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles M. Schulz What is happiness? It’s a question that’s captivated humanity for centuries. As a high-performance coach at Microsoft for nearly two decades, I’ve dedicated myself to exploring this profound concept and applying proven practices to help individuals unlock their true happiness potential. Happiness isn’t a fleeting emotion …
- Living with Purpose: Embracing Memento Mori to Shape Your Life
  
  “Remember that you are mortal, and let that knowledge inspire you to live each day with purpose, passion, and the relentless pursuit of a life well-lived.” — Anonymous Embracing the notion of memento mori, the reminder of our mortality, can profoundly influence the way we live our lives. Throughout history, from ancient philosophers to visionary …
- Why Care About Your Purpose, Mission, and Vision?
  
  “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain Imagine the possibilities when you bring this profound understanding of purpose, mission, and vision into your own life—when you apply their guiding principles to explore and expand your potential, to overcome …
- Better and Better Every Day, in Every Way
  
  “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better.” — Émile Coué We all have days when we feel down, unmotivated, and lacking in self-confidence. The good news is that there are tools and techniques that can help us overcome these feelings and tap into our inner strength. One of the most powerful of …
- Great Lessons Learned from Jim Rohn
  
  “The major key to your better future is you.” — Jim Rohn Jim Rohn is a name that needs no introduction when it comes to personal development. Often regarded as the father of modern-day personal development, Jim Rohn’s insights and wisdom have influenced millions of people all over the world. Before Tony Robbins, there was …
- Getting Started with Personal Development
  
  “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emmerson Are you ready to take your life to the next level? To unlock your full potential and achieve your wildest dreams? Personal development is the key. It’s about breaking free from limitations and …
- Personal Development Plan Guide and Example
  
  “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching individuals in high performance at Microsoft, one of the world’s leading technology companies. In my work with these individuals, I’ve seen the power of setting goals, …
- Dream Beyond Your Abilities
  
  “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” — Anatole France Have you ever had a big dream that seemed so overwhelming that you didn’t even know where to begin? We all have dreams that inspire us and push us to achieve more, but sometimes those dreams can be so big that …
- Bruce Lee’s Greatest Lesson for Transforming Your Mindset
  
  “As you think, so shall you become.” — Bruce Lee Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Riley Holland. Riley has created a distinctive self-transformation approach by leveraging the connection between athletic performance and personal development. For several years, Riley has been assisting athletes in developing a championship mindset and mental resilience, conquering anxiety, …
- 5-Minute Bedtime Routine to Feel More Empowered, Inspired, and Accomplished
  
  “Your subconscious mind is the gatekeeper to your comfort zone. To achieve success and growth, you must reprogram it to unlock your true potential.” — Vex King Are you struggling with productivity, feeling unmotivated, and lacking confidence in your abilities? If so, it may be time to start programming your mind to work for you …
- How To Practice Calm to Perform Better Under Stress
  
  “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” — Charles Swindoll Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and anxious when faced with challenging situations or high-pressure tasks? Do you wish you could perform at your best, even in the most stressful environments? If you practice how to remain calm …
- How To Handle Setbacks Better
  
  “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb Life is full of unexpected challenges and setbacks, both in our personal lives and professional careers. As someone who has dealt with many major setbacks over many years at Microsoft, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. However, …
- Intentions vs. Affirmations
  
  “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill Are you feeling stuck in your personal growth journey? Do you find yourself struggling to make progress towards your goals, despite your best efforts? Perhaps it’s time to explore the power of intentions and affirmations. Intentions and affirmations are two tools that …
- Beat Your Biases: What I Learned Building a Library of Cognitive Biases
  
  “There is no such thing as immaculate perception.” — Jerry Kang I set out to build a simple library of cognitive biases. I was sick of stumbling on biases here and there. I wanted to create a more definitive map of cognitive biases so that I could figure out how to think and do better. …
- 12 Insidious Biases that Impact Our Every Day Lives
  
  “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” — Richard Feynman Every day, we make countless decisions that impact our lives, from small choices like what to wear or eat, to bigger ones like which career to pursue or who to spend our time with. …
- Time and Resource Estimation Biases
  
  “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” — Harvey Mackay Time and resource estimation biases can impact our decision-making and cause us to overestimate or underestimate the time …
- Social Influence and Conformity Biases
  
  “We all want to belong, to fit in, to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And that can make us vulnerable to the influence of others.” — Adam Grant Social influence and conformity biases are pervasive in our daily lives, affecting the way we make decisions and interact with others. In this list, we …
- Self-Control Biases
  
  “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius Do you ever find yourself struggling to resist a tempting treat or put off procrastinating until the last minute? These are just a few examples of self-control challenges that we face in our daily lives. …
- Research and Writing Biases
  
  “Every researcher is human and brings personal biases and beliefs to every study they do.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson Research and writing biases can affect how we gather and interpret information, leading to inaccurate or incomplete conclusions. In this list, we will explore various biases such as confirmation bias, framing effect, halo effect, and linguistic …