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#1133 A Simple Process for Directing Your Life

We all have an idea of what we’d like our lives to be. The question is, how do we actually make it happen? Today’s discussion breaks down a simple process for directing your life toward what you want it to be.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Direct Your Life, discipline, podcasts, Podcasts.

#1054 You Can’t Take Back Words. Think Before You Respond.

In the heat of an argument we often say things that have long term consequences. Once the person in question hears you and takes offense, you may be able to apologize, but you can’t take back words. Think before you respond. Have the discipline to control your emotions and keep your ego in check. In the end you don’t always have to be right. Even if you know that you’re right, it’s often not worth the confrontation.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in discipline, podcasts, Podcasts.

#1047 If You Want to Improve Your Life Here is the Game Plan

As we approach the end of another year, now is the perfect opportunity to take inventory of your life, decide what ideal looks like for you, and create the framework to get there. If you want to improve your life here is the game plan.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Choose who you want to be, Direct Your Life, discipline, follow your passion, happiness, Plan your life, podcasts, Podcasts.

#971 The Value of Perseverance

It’s great to have talent but focus and tenacity drive long term success. When you’re thinking about getting ahead or hiring someone for your team, consider the value of perseverance.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in discipline, Podcasts, success.

#936 Correcting Bad Behavior Without Resorting to Punishment

Think about the punishments you’ve received in your life. Did they succeed in changing your behavior? Did they create animosity between you and your parent or you and your employer? Today we discuss ways of correcting bad behavior without resorting to punishment.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in discipline, Podcasts.

#882 Ritualizing Critical Activities Opens More Time for Focusing on Your Final Product

If you get efficient at building habits to take care your foundational tasks, it frees you up to fine tune your end game. Said another way, ritualizing critical activities opens more time for focusing on your final product.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in discipline, Habits create success, Podcasts.

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