Someone watched a bad TV show, you'll never guess what happened next. In a quick answer, they bitched about it on the Internet, adding the unoriginal put down statement "Well there's an hour of my life I'll never get back" And everytime I read someone write that I think... well you would have wasted it anyway. Because … Continue reading Someone watched a bad TV show, you’ll never guess what happened next….
Simplify your goals – Do, Doing and Done
I admit, I probably enjoy planning my goals a bit too much. Sometimes I feel like I do too much planning and need to just get on with it. So I welcome ways that make planning goals easier. Working in project management I handle plans daily. I see GANTT charts that detail a projects progress … Continue reading Simplify your goals – Do, Doing and Done
Actions Speak Louder than Words
There are a lot of sayings out there. A lot of them bullshit, but: "Actions Speak Louder than Words" Is the real deal. I worry sometime that I spend far too much time writing about my goals, than actually doing them. But honestly, I love writing plans - I am an advocate for SMART objectives, … Continue reading Actions Speak Louder than Words
How not to be a pushover
In January I set myself the goal to 'Be more assertive'. This was a development on a goal I had originally set called 'Stop looking after my friends so much'. The last few months has been a key few months - for developing the importance of this goal. I have started my new job, but … Continue reading How not to be a pushover
The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 2)
Self-Destruction - the opposite to Self-Improvement can have a deadly effect on goals, your dreams and your life. This post is a continuation from Part one, which can be read here, where the first for seven deadly sins of self-destruction were covered. This part looks at how the final four sins can effect us being … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 2)
The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 1)
Self-Destruction - the opposite to Self-Improvement can have a deadly effect on goals, your dreams and your life. We are all guilty of doing these from time-to-time, however by being aware of these negative personality traits we can be more self-aware and reduce this behaviour. Part One takes us through the first four sins. Part Two … Continue reading The Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Destruction (Part 1)
A man with a plan (and aspirations)
I recently started a new job and I set two goals: The first was to "Become comfortable in my new job/make it my own." I mention in this post how I went about achieving that. The second goal was "Develop my skills/knowledge so that I can achieve for promotion." In my reflection this was always going to … Continue reading A man with a plan (and aspirations)
The art of keeping an action diary
"Keep a progress/positive action diary" For my January goals I set the idea of an action diary, this would be used to log progress in achieving my goals. It is something I have debated doing since starting the site - The Manifesto of Perfection was partly inspired by a post on the Art of Manliness … Continue reading The art of keeping an action diary
What makes people buy?
The iPad I was at a friend's house where he was proudly showed off a new tablet he got. "How much did that cost?" I asked He told me that he got it "free" as part of his new phone contract where he had to pay an extra £20 a month, which was said in … Continue reading What makes people buy?
3 Insightful Self-Improvement Reads
I always read self-help books on various subjects - it can be about careers, business, relationships, fitness or just living a better life, it is always a good source to get ideas and influence for self-improvement goals. There are a lot of crap books, lots of good ones and then there are those that change … Continue reading 3 Insightful Self-Improvement Reads
I Can And I Will Watch Me
I mentioned how I saw an inspiration message card in a stationary shop when I went for my job interview that said 'I can and I will, watch me' Out of all the motivational messages that were displayed in that stand - why did that catch my eye? Why did it appeal to me so much, that … Continue reading I Can And I Will Watch Me
3 Ways to do more
Some days are more productive than others. From my own experience of trying to be productive and reading about how others are productive. I noticed five good things to do more. Wake up earlier and get out of bed For the last month I decided to set my alarm 30 minutes earlier … Continue reading 3 Ways to do more
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