Certain attributes—such as grit, gratitude, and resilience—have risen out of positive psychology research as traits to cultivate for maximum well-being. We imagine them as singular qualities to be worked on one at a time and added to our personal stockpile of weapons against negativity. But...
Read MoreWhat feelings truly push people outside their comfort zone? No one understands as I do the inherent difficulty in changing old and persistent habits. But habits begin to change when we begin to change our perceptions. Most of us don’t experience a cataclysmic transformation. No, for most...
Read More↓ I grew up cheering for the Detroit Pistons, but even I can admit Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest NBA players of all time. The fascinating part? He wasn’t born gifted. He’s an exceptionally hard worker. One trainer recounted how Bryant would exercise from...
Read More↓ Do These 4 Things to Become a Morning Person I’ve never been one to wake up early. Even on Christmas morning, I was the child who dragged her feet to the tree, rubbing her eyes as we opened presents. However, it has become an undisputable fact...
Read MoreIt was the late 1980s and I was sitting in a university lecture hall listening to Abbie Hoffman, an author and an activist, ranting about my generation’s indifference. Next to me was Gloria Emerson, a brilliant and eccentric journalist and author. We were discussing Hoffman’s...
Read MoreHow to Control Your Anger ◊ The key to controlling anger is understanding where it starts. ◊ We were angry last year. A divisive election and tense political scene were partly to blame for that anger. Republicans were mad at Democrats, and Democrats were mad at Republicans. But it’s...
Read More♠ 4 Keys to Building Your Confidence There is so little we control in life. But we can control our confidence. ♠ Your experiences, education, talents, and skills will take you far in life. They’ll help you build an impressive résumé and open doors to opportunities. But what’s the...
Read More21 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 21 * 1. Learn to love mistakes. Always remember to learn from your mistakes—and keep growing. Don’t doubt yourself so much. One day you’ll be able to look back on your “oops” moments and laugh at them. They are...
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/bxi1IGj-rSM[/embed] Tony Robbins on How to Get Unstuck In this episode of Behind the Brand, Bryan Elliott talks to business and life strategist Tony Robbins about what to do when you’re feeling stuck. His method? Uncovering what’s holding you there, what’s stopping you. And he says it’s two...
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/70KE4sQwDyY?t=70[/embed] Tony Robbins: Life Is a Dance Between Your Fears and Desires * In this episode of Behind the Brand, Bryan Elliott talks to Tony Robbins about how fear can create unnecessary stress in the mind—and how to get out of your head when it happens. What a lot...
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