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• This is Stupid

  "This is stupid," said the little voice in my head when I was sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper placed next to a brand-new tray of watercolours, a cup…

• The wisdom of the pain cave

  Courtney Dauwalter, arguably today's most outstanding ultra-distance trail runner, explained in an interview her relationship with what she calls the "pain cave". It's…

• On inspiration, motivation, and time

  For most of my adult life, I held the belief that true magic happens at the intersection of inspiration, time, and motivation. Successful businesses are created…

• Process or outcome, which one helps you grow?

  There's the process, and there's the outcome. In our daily lives, we're often focused on the latter. While the process may seem necessary, it's also a means to an end.…

• On being productive

  We often confound busyness with being productive. Being busy and being productive often feel similar. However, if we achieve a meaningful result with little or almost no…

• In appreciation of boredom

  When was the last time you felt truly and utterly bored? Thanks to the merits of digitisation, we have eradicated boredom almost completely. Every second of our lives is…

• Where do you seek to grow?

  Experiencing growth makes me happy. Over the years, I came to realise the important role the basic idea of growth plays in my life.

• Take the choice that makes for a good story

  I once came across the following advice: "When faced with a decision, take the choice that makes for a betterstory." While I can't remember the source of this quote (and…

• Getting good at starting

  Getting good at starting is a crucial skill to develop. It's often said that the key to success lies in persevering and that starting is easy - everybody can start, but…

• How I lost my patience with impatience

  What are your weaknesses? When I was hunting for a job right after uni, I once was told that if a recruiter asks me this question, I should tell them I'm impatient. It's…

• A formula for lasting success

  What picture comes to mind when I ask you to think of a successful person? When we hear successful, we often think of business leaders and entrepreneurs, maybe Steve…

• When pursuing your goals, action follows attitude.

  Coaching is often about setting the appropriate goals in pursuit of one’s personal aspirations. And goals come in different shapes. The Zurich Resource Model framework…

• I won't solve your problems. Here’s why you should thank me for it.

  I love solving problems. Come to think of it, maybe I just have a problem with problems, so I try to get rid of them quickly. Regardless of my underlying motivation…

• It's not just about the "why": The way we work is as important.

  For choosing a career that's fulfilling, we focus on the "why" (the purpose, our contribution) and the "what" (the tasks we perform). The "how, the circumstances of our…

• Ditch good vs bad and aim for wholesome instead.

  We often divide our actions into good and bad. We went for a walk after a busy day at the office - we did good. We chose the cheese steak with fries instead of the salad…

• Is your career supporting your lifestyle or vice versa?

  US-based coach Steve Schlafman recently posted on Twitter:

• Balanced or outstanding, which life will you live?

  Can I achieve outstanding things and live a balanced life simultaneously? Or does focusing on balance automatically lead to a life of mediocracy?

• Realising your dreams means letting go of them

  Why is it that when I finally find the time to work on the things that matter to me, it seems that my motivation to work on them has suddenly vanished? For years, I…

• Should I stick it out or let it go?

  One of the most puzzling questions for me is when to persevere and when to let go. I don't want to quit as soon as things get tough, but I don't want to cling on without…

• Turning from seeker to practitioner

  Over the past twenty years, I read countless books on how to work on different aspects of my life: health, nutrition, fitness, mental wellbeing, pursuing personal goals…

• Am I transforming or just drifting through life?

  Transformation is good; drifting through life means wasting your time. If you're making changes to your life or starting a new phase, people will applaud you. Embarking…

• That's the situation I'm in.

  Time and again, I find that the key to progress is first to become fully aware of and accept the situation I'm currently in.

• How a both/and mindset unlocks possibilities

  Do I want to run my own business, or do I want to lead a balanced life? Me, the passionate entrepreneur or me, the committed family man? I used to think of these as…

• On holding my goals lightly

  I have this grand idea of me writing content that inspires people. Articles that offer clever ideas and insights into how to tackle life's big questions, be it…