by Dad
The word accountable may be on of the most important in designing your life. It is defined as (of a person, organization, or institution) required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Here’s what it really means: You need to force yourself to build good habits OR ELSE you probably won’t.
Here are some examples… [Read more…]
by Dad
For some reason most people don’t measure their progress in life. Now, if you are doing something for fun, or pure enjoyment, then maybe there is no reason to measure it. That makes sense. However, if you are trying to improve at something, figure out some way that you can measure your improvement. Here are a few examples: [Read more…]
by Dad
It seems in today’s world that everyone is always in a rush including me. Sorry if I rushed you too much at times, but just know — you don’t have to rush anywhere. Take your time.
I think creating deadlines for yourself can be healthy as doing so can really move you towards a goal, but often times, people do great work when they can take their time and really focus on the work. If you want to be an author, an artist, a content creator, or anything, don’t rush your work.
There is an excellent book on this topic entitled Deep Work by Cal Newport. I will add it to the list of MUST READ books that I am creating for you. Don’t worry you can listen to the books if you don’t want to read them.
I’ll close this lesson with a great quote from an Alabama song (I know you don’t know who they are): [Read more…]
by Dad
There is a rule called The 80/20 Rule or 80/20 Principle which is based on a proven scientific theory known as Pareto’s Principle. Essentially what it means is that 80% of the meaningful results you generate in your life and career will come from 20% of your efforts.
I live by this rule and I hope you will too. Not because I want you to be like me, but because I don’t want you to waste a lot of your time like most people do.
Focus your time and energy on really important things that drive happiness and balance for you and others who are important to you.
Here are some examples of the 80/20 Principle to make it easier to understand. [Read more…]