Most work sucks. Your boss is demanding, the tasks are menial, you’re not paid what you’re worth and you can never seem to get enough sleep. It’s no wonder, then, that a lot of people hate their jobs. The thing that FIRE (the people who want to retire in their thirties), cryptocurrency junkies and passive-income […]
Why Do Some People Get Things Done Effortlessly?
Why do some people float through life easily, while you always seem to struggle? Here's how to rethink your challenges so you can get past them.
Evaporating Motivation
You get really excited about a new job, relationship or project. Then, a few weeks later your motivation has evaporated away. What should you do?
You Fail to Reach Your Goals Because You Designed Them Badly
Most people see motivation as a personality trait. But how hard you're willing to work often depends on how you design your goals in the first place.
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