As you consider how you will manage your time consider your energy levels at various points during a typical day. To maximize productivity align your tasks with your energy level. … The post #933 To Maximize Productivity Align Your Tasks with Your Energy Level appeared first on Joel Brookman.

Most of us were raised to believe that quitting was a horrible thing. What if you’re caught in a situation that’s non-productive or even toxic? Today we discuss the idea that sometimes it’s ok to quit.… The post #932 Sometimes It’s Ok to Quit appeared first on Joel Brookman.

If you want to figure out how to get in shape, talk to the most chiseled person at the gym. If you want to be more successful in business, talk to richest business person on the planet. Today we look at taking advice from Jeff Bezos to maximize your probability of success.… The post #931 Taking Advice from Jeff Bezos to Maximize Your Probabilit ...…

You might think that your conscious mind is your best tool to make decisions. Today we discuss benefits and techniques for utilizing your subconscious mind. … The post #930 Mental Tools for Making Decisions appeared first on Joel Brookman.

There’s a lot we can learn from people who are succeeding in changing the world. Today we discuss things we can learn from Elon Musk. … The post #929 Things We Can All Learn From Elon Musk appeared first on Joel Brookman.

If you want to start using your time more effectively, begin by looking at the time you spend on social media, watching TV, and playing video games .… The post #928 Using Your Time More Effectively appeared first on Joel Brookman.

If someone is strongly convicted in their viewpoint it’s nearly impossible to change their mind. Our need to be right or to justify our position often creates conflict. It’s all ego. Perhaps it’s better to resist the desire to impose your will on others. … The post #927 Resist the Desire to Impose Your Will On Others appeared first on Joel Broo ...…

Today we discuss the value of a mastermind group. It’s a group of high-achieving people coming together to help each other become more successful. People that have had the experience often talk about the profound impact it’s had on their life. … The post #926 The Value of a Mastermind Group appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

Sometimes it can be difficult caring for someone as they age. Just remember to appreciate your loved ones while you still can. One day you will be wishing to hear that story they’ve told you countless times, but they won’t be there to tell you. … The post #925 Appreciate Your Aging Loved Ones While You Still Can appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

Very often we let our emotions determine our actions. It’s important to realize that short term decisions can impact your long term situation. Today we discuss factors to help in decision making.… The post #924 Short Term Decisions that can Impact Your Long Term Situation appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

When I look at the impact John McCane made on his country and the the world, I can’t help but be inspired to become better than I am. It also begs the question we should all be asking: What impact are you making on the world around you. … The post #922 What Impact Are You Making on the World Around You appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

If you want more happiness in your life spend more time appreciating what’s around you. If you want to get better at this, there are ways to condition yourself to become more appreciative.… The post #921 Condition Yourself to Become More Appreciative appeared first on Joel Brookman.

We are inundated with negative information. Most people would assume that things are getting progressively worse. You might be surprised to know how many critical things are getting better.… The post #920 The World is Getting Better but We’re Paying too Much Attention to Notice It appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

We speak frequently about the value of planning. The challenge for some is that planning can turn into something that delays or even prevents execution. While it makes sense to develop a plan for any major endeavor, it’s important to realize that unanticipated things will happen. Today we look at the idea of planning ahead vs. making adjustment ...…

For every person that’s gone on to make millions of dollars there’s another 20 that tried and failed. Turning an idea into a profitable business endeavor is incredibly difficult. If you are considering the idea of giving up your corporate paycheck to start a new business, look for ways prove your concept before making the jump. … The post #918 ...…

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Vacations are wonderful. We get a chance to experience new places, spend time with loved ones and recharge. The challenge most of us have is coming back to work after our vacation. Today we discuss ways of eliminating the stress of returning from vacation.… The post #916 Eliminating the Stress of Returning from Vacation appeared first on Joel B ...…

“Everyone has a friend for each stage of life but only the lucky ones have the same friends for all stages of life.” Today we discuss the art of maintaining long-term friendships.… The post #915 The Art of Maintaining Long-Term Friendships appeared first on Joel Brookman.

We often see people that make sacrifices now for their future. While it’s important to look forward, make sure you use your free time and discretionary income to pursue your passions now. … The post #914 Use Your Free Time and Discretionary Income to Pursue Your Passions appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

If you want to be appreciated by others in business and in life, resist the desire to tell your story and become a good listener.… The post #913 Become a Good Listener appeared first on Joel Brookman.

So many people sacrifice now for their future. In doing so they miss out on many great things in life. What if that future never comes? It’s great to save for the future but make sure you enjoy life now. … The post #912 It’s Great to Save for the Future but Make Sure You Enjoy Life Now appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

Most of the stress we experience intensifies as we continue to think about it. If you had a way to stop stress before it builds, you could dramatically reduce the effects you experience. Today we discuss techniques for accomplishing this.… The post #911 Stop Stress Before it Builds appeared first on Joel Brookman.…

Sometimes life gives us the answers we’re looking for even though we may not realize it. Today we discuss the concept of using life’s signs to make better decisions.… The post #909 Using Life’s Signs to Make Better Decisions appeared first on Joel Brookman.

If you want to create life-long customers, go beyond what anyone expects. Today we discuss some examples of how to do this.… The post #908 Go Beyond What Anyone Expects appeared first on Joel Brookman.

Many of us spend time in the gym building our physical strength. The question is, what do you do to build your mental strength? Today we discuss a few ideas meant to build mental resiliency.… The post #907 Build Your Mental Strength appeared first on Joel Brookman.