The Buddhists teach "The Middle Way" as a path to a balanced life. How can you pick a sustainable path towards your goals?
Sleep is the foundation upon which our days are built. Why then is it often the last thing on our to do list?
Take your failures and turn them into tools that will help to propel you closer to your goal.
To truly excel in one's field, he or she must accept that other's may not understand what is happening. The great achievers in history are often regarded as a little bit crazy in one way or another. That's okay.
We all his plateaus when trying to reach large goals. How can you push through your plateau to the next milestone?
Anger can be a useful tool in our lives, but more often it is a damaging response to the world around us. Controlling our anger can be like trying to stop a train with our bare hands, but with consistent practice and mindfulness, we can learn to remain calm.
It's not about winning all the battles. It's about winning significantly more than you lose. First be strategic, and then be tactical.
If we can overcome daily obstacles on the days we least want to, we can over come them on the days we're motivated. Listen to the inner voice that is telling you that you don't need to achieve, and tell it to leave you alone.
All too often new habits start and sputter out. By approaching new habits more gently, we can create the momentum we need to pursue goals worthy of our potential.
The greatest happiness often follows directly after the greatest struggles. If we aren't striving to achieve or improve, what are we moving towards? Select an obstacle, and start overcoming it today.
Many of us find ourselves bogged down with too many things and responsibilities. Its ironic that the things that we think we want so badly are the things that are causing us so much anxiety and stress. Take a moment and consider - what things, physical, mental, or emotional could you let go of that may clear up some space for you to enjoy life?
Knowing who you want to be is the first step. Being who you want to be is the next. How can you begin to habitually act in alignment with your values?
We all have truths engrained within ourselves. When we act according to these truths, inner peace finds us. When we do not act according to these truths, unrest finds us. Take a moment to consider - what do you believe makes a person good? How can you start to act more that way?
Regardless of one’s state of being, all things can be achieved through extreme focus, persistence, and discipline. The Discipline Lab is a podcast aimed at helping individuals to conquer their own fate. I seek to give my audience a strategic advantage in their endeavors, relationships, and lives.