When I adopted my oatmeal habit, I had no idea I was unlocking a powerful way to form good habits that last. Here's what I discovered, and how you can put it to work.

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All too often our motivation flames out long before we reach the goals we aim for; what we need is a slow burn. Here's how to light a fire that will last.

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The Law of Slow Leaks explains why things we hold to be important sometimes fail us when we need them, and what we can do about it.

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It takes a kind of leadership double-vision to help your team reach its goals; here's how seeing this way can help you get things done that matter.

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If you want to achieve your goals, take a lesson from this craftsman, who turns chunks of gnarly wood into things of beauty.

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Hyperbolic discounting isn't some crazy sales technique, but it CAN keep us from achieving our goals; here's how to recognize when it's happening, and seven ways to prevent our tendency to self-sabotage.

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How do you keep going when it is hard to keep going? These three ideas can help you finish whatever marathon you happen to be running.

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Before we resolve to do anything next year, here's why I think it's a bad idea, along with three ways to actually achieve the things we seek.

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Any time we venture out of our comfort zones, it can feel like we’re sticking out, vulnerable to criticism.  Someone is likely to say something.  Here's how to deal with the criticism when it comes.

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Who knew there were different categories of fun? Not all fun is created equal.  If you want to accomplish great things, it’s the Type 2 fun that you’re looking for.  Here’s what I mean… Two Marathons a Day… I have a friend who has hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) – all 2,123 miles of it.  […]

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