Most books have a section where the author thanks all the people that made writing the book possible. Who would fill that section in your autobiography? Few successes are entirely independent ventures. Getting the right mentors, coaches and role models can dramatically reduce the amount of trial and error to reach your goals. Like many […]
Are You Using Less Than One Percent of Your Brain?
An often cited statistic is that most people are using about 10% of their brains. This is far from accurate as virtually all of the brain material is engaged in various processes from breathing to hunger. But, according to T.D. Wilson of the Harvard University Press, conscious processing is estimated to account for less than […]
Imitate Your Way to Success – Osmosis
You become part of your environment. Surround yourself with certain values, behaviors and skills and you start to pick them up yourself. Like a sponge, your mind soaks up what ever it is repeatedly exposed to. This process can allow you to passively adopt more empowering behaviors and beliefs. But, just as a sponge repeatedly […]
Imitate Your Way to Success – Observation
Every person you meet is a teacher. Everyone has unique skills and distinctions that you can learn from. Modeling a specific few of those people by observing what gives them their skills and distinctions can allow you to replicate that ability quickly and effectively. By carefully selecting role-models and using simple methods to elicit their […]
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