Tag: Motivation

One day you’re all gung-ho, creating a study schedule to teach yourself data science, and the next you’re finding excuses as to why you don’t have the time to study today. We all know that there are only so many times you can wash the walls of your apartment, clean out your refrige...

Ever wish you could stick at something for a long period of time? Maybe you wanna start a new diet, but each time you do, you’re back to your old ways in a week or two when the initial inspiration wears off… … Or maybe you watch a motivational video and vow to cha...

Ever since childhood, I’ve been rebellious, wanting to break the rules and go beyond boundaries. I believed that I could never maintain discipline for long. However, things changed when multiple adversities struck my life simultaneously, and I took up running seriously. After participating ...

Most people never realize this. And eventually they quit the game without making any effort to persist and build discipline in their life. That’s the reason why only a FEW PEOPLE are able to reach the TOP of the world. Because they control their lives. By sticking to that discipline. Suc...

Years of ‘not feeling like doing stuff’ made me learn a lot about what it takes to be ‘motivated.’ I saw that motivation is — counterintuitively — more about what you don’t do than what you consciously try to do. Here’s what I mean… 1. ...

Dopamine is a neurochemical that plays a vital role in our motivation and willpower. Whenever the brain anticipates a reward, it releases dopamine to stimulate us to take the necessary actions to obtain that reward. In other words, without dopamine, we wouldn’t feel motivated to improve ...

In our daily lives, we're constantly selling ourselves. Success hinges on our ability to do so effectively, regardless of our profession—be it a lawyer, accountant, manager, politician, engineer, or doctor. We invest significant time in convincing others to embrace our offerings, ideas, or...

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going. Most people never realize this. And eventually they quit the game without making any effort to persist and build discipline in their life. That’s the reason why only a FEW PEOPLE are able to reach the TOP of the world. Because t...

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a casual conversation, only to be jolted by a question that sends shivers down your spine and quickens your heart beat? It happened to me during a tranquil moment with my friend, Ben. His question lingered in the air, a heavy fog on a peaceful morning: &l...

Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February? No, it’s not because people lack logical plans or willpower. The invisible ingredient most people overlook is the emotional core of motivation. Without it, even the best-laid plans are bound to fall apart. Under...

The weather is bad, the work colleagues are lousy, and in general — this crap company and then these board members — I don’t want to do anything! — Yes! Yes?? Can be, is probably even so. And the climate change, and the war in Ukraine, and the politics — all corru...

College is a challenge for all students who seek higher education, regardless of their medical situations. For families and individuals with bleeding disorders, the thought of college may be intimidating. Some patients or caretakers may benefit from hearing testimonials and personal accounts from st...

Today, with one of my clients, we convened a group of some of the most transformational creatives shaping pop culture, translating research into action. My main takeaway from this convening is how 2023 is the product of a massive pop culture expansion of care and caregiving in our consciousness. Thi...

InFebruary, I embarked on a journey to quantify my productivity by setting and tracking 10 daily goals, inspired by the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) framework. This experiment was designed to measure my progress towards larger, more abstract ambitions, such as acade...

In the dynamic space of streetwear, where style intertwines with substance, emerges a brand that goes beyond mere fabric and stitches. 22nd Element, CO Founded by the visionary duo Ethan Holmes and Keira May, isn’t just about clothing; it’s a testament to resilience, perseverance, and th...