Motivation on the Run

I don’t believe in the Power of Intention … there I’ve said it
Today, some of the most popular speakers, books, and articles are on the power of intention. I have read my fair share, and listened to speakers talk about this power for years, and it’s time for me to make my stand, unpopular as [...]

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Kent is intelligent, articulate and giving
I had coffee this afternoon with Kent Blumberg and had a great time getting to know him better.
Kent was in Houston for several meetings and we arranged to meet at a familiar coffee shop, where the atmosphere was pleasant and the conversation was great. I discovered a guy [...]

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If I’d known this formula a few decades ago, life would be different. Who knew that procrastination could be boiled down to a formula.
Utility = E x V / (Gamma) x D

Of course, you’ll have to head over to the article gain the full understanding.

A formula for procrastination - News - Builder AU
University of Calgary [...]

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put them in a temporary — but real — situation that requires them to take a leadership role
Francisco Dao hits the nail on the head in the article about leadership. Leadership is for everyone and knows no boundaries by job position or pay rate, but many have been conditioned to reject that idea.
Many view leadership [...]

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Let’s Get Serious About Personal Development
This is the second cast in the personal development goal setting exercise for 2007. We’re not working on income, vacation, or car goals this year, but we’re focusing on one single personal improvement goal. This week I share mine and apply SMARTER to it. Here’s episode 77 if you missed [...]

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Thai municipal workers invited to nap during lunch
the nap hits thailand.
(tags: productivity)

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If you are looking for ways to increase your productivity, look no further than Web Worker Daily. Anne Zelenka writes an article about ways to manage your to-do list. It covers scratch paper to web-based, Hipster PDA to Omnioutliner, Moleskine to wikis.
I particularly liked that she included links to websites for the products. [...]

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The facts are in and … your boss can be bad for your health. This study by two doctoral students and an associate professor sheds light on a sensitive subject. Most people don’t want to talk about the health effects a bad boss can have on their employees.
The bosses in the study don’t seem to [...]

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Results, Not Resolutions
another great SMARTER acronym to work goals with.
(tags: goals)

Examine Your Experiences and Make It Great!
a great primer to start the new year with a BANG! to MAKE IT GREAT
(tags: goals)

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Have a plan to get out of debt
five easy steps … debt free
(tags: leadership)

Getting more out of workforce key to business planning for new year
how’s your recruiting plan for 2007 going?
(tags: motivation leadership)

Motivation to Start the New Year Off Right
it’s all about the exercise.
(tags: motivation)

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