No.1 A Good Fit This persuasive phrase can charm anyone, because the applications are almost endless. A product can be a good fit for someone’s lifestyle, a job applicant could be a good fit for a company, a friend could be a good fit for you. But why is this phrase such a persuasive force?... » read more
No.1 Sleep Negativity Do you feel well rested in the morning? For many, the answer is no. You may feel tired every morning. Well, why is that? Because one bad habit may be ruining your sleep and the rest of your day. Let’s say you got eight hours of sleep last night, but you tell... » read more
No.1 Hold in Feedback Did your opinion matter? A man without confidence keeps his opinions to himself. He believes the world doesn’t care what he has to say, or that his opinions are going to get him in trouble. He swallows his feedback, objections and criticisms. But a confident man knows that his perspective is... » read more
No.1 Running Without Walking Do you have lofty goals and towering ambitions? Do you aspire to change the world rise to the top of your field or create a lasting legacy? Many people fantasize about finding success, but only a handful of people actually pursue these extraordinary dreams. Very few have the passion and vigor... » read more
No.1 Amazement Have you ever stared off the top of a mountain feeling awestruck and humbled? Wow, amazement is a rare and powerful emotion that combines two emotional extremes: happiness and fear. Imagine standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, what range of emotions do you feel staring down that sheer cliffside dwarfed by... » read more
No.1 Learning the Long Way Building self-confidence is a slow step-by-step process. When you first decide to be more self-assured, your mind naturally jumps 10 steps ahead. You imagine yourself diving head first into all kinds of new challenges. You picture a future where you’re not afraid to be a leader, a creator or a... » read more
No.1 Define Your Purpose Self-discipline starts first thing in the morning. Now, I’m not talking about waking up earlier getting a good night’s rest. I’m talking about your morning mindsets. All the thoughts that occupy your brain right when you wake up. Many of us spend the first few minutes of the day worry. Yeah,... » read more
No.1 The Production Effect Have you ever locked your car only to forget five minutes later whether you locked it or not? Why do we have so much trouble remembering such obvious things? Well, your memories are separated into two different categories: implicit and explicit. Implicit memories are things you remember unconsciously. You don’t recall... » read more
No.1 Creative Recordkeeping Now many revolutionary inventions started as a simple idea. At one point they were just random thoughts that someone had while brushing their teeth or driving to work. The difference is that they had the foresight to write it down. Now, unlike most of us, they didn’t roll their eyes and let... » read more
Most introverts don’t like small talk. When meeting someone for the first time, you probably feel awkward, anxious, or even bored. You don’t know what to say or maybe you feel like you’re wasting your time. But small talk is unavoidable. You need it to make friends and socialize. It can help you get your... » read more