All the great things you want to do can be done if only… Is just another excuse. Because it’s always possible to start using whatever resources you have. Start small. Do the process you already know. Eliminate complexity. Simplify. Remove all the barriers. Don’t worry. You can change things later. What matters is you start. …
The Secret of a Juggler (A Life Lesson)
I’m always amazed to see a professional juggler performing. All those tricks and gimmicks. Check this performance by Alexander Koblikov. And the legendary Frank Olivier. But there’s a secret… Actually, there are two: It takes a tremendous amount of time to become a pro juggler. It’s impossible to juggle nonstop. At some point, they have …
Focus on the Things that (Truly) Matter to You
The things that matter to you are the things you can’t compromise. It’s probably different from others. Because people value different things. And that’s a good thing. That means you don’t have to value what others value. You are free to decide which ones are yours. What’s important is you know them — and you …
Insecurities
Insecurities lead to bad decisions. You do things out of fear. You wear an “I am a professional/expert mask” — and pretend you’re tough, pretend you’re OK. But deep inside you’re rotting. A walking time-bomb. And because of your insecurities, you exert excessive effort into things that don’t need much effort. You’re anxious all the …
Self-Doubt is the Real Killer
Doubting yourself kills your dreams. Because self-doubt prevents you from taking action. Then you move slowly. You avoid taking risks. Pair that with stalking people — influencers and celebrities — on social media. Now you end up as someone feeling inferior you wonder what’s wrong with you. Then you start to hate yourself for being …