Albert Einstein said, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Most people desire improvement — more money, better fitness, stronger relationships — but never come close to achieving it because they keep on doing the same things over and over again. Year after year, they have the same habits, […]
One of the best decisions you can make if you want to achieve your goals and build better habits in 2020 is to seek accountability. The Cambridge dictionary describes accountability as ‘the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this […]
With the new year around the corner, you might already be thinking about the goals and resolutions you want to achieve. Maybe you want to improve your health and fitness, start or grow your business, write a book, or improve your financial situation. No matter what goals you set, there are two essential principles you […]
One of the most common reasons why people fail to achieve their goals and don’t live up to their full potential is that they let excuses dictate their behavior. Often, this happens subconsciously. Without even realizing it, most people accept their own excuses and limiting beliefs — pushing them back into a life of mediocrity. Let’s go […]
Recently, one of my coaching clients asked me a question that many people tend to struggle with. And quite frankly, I used to struggle with this topic for years as well. He asked me: ‘Jari, should I set highly ambitious goals or keep them realistic?’ In one book you read to shoot for the moon […]
If you regularly read my articles, you’ll notice that I’m more a fan of building strong habits, creating a supportive environment and knowing how to truly motivate yourself compared to relying too heavily on self-discipline. If you get the first three elements right, it makes hard work much easier and more enjoyable compared to just […]
If you want to live a life of success, you’ll have to do certain things on a daily basis in order to make it happen. Daily habits that help you to become more effective, less stressed and better equipped to achieve your most ambitious goals. Personally, I find it very helpful to look at what […]
I consider myself a doer — and I consider myself to be someone who encourages others to be a doer. Hence why I end all my articles with ‘Now Do It’. However, in all the ‘doing’, it can be easy to overlook better opportunities and forget to reflect on what you’re doing is worth your time and […]
Following your passion isn’t always as glorious as it sounds. The famous quote ‘find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ is far from the truth. Despite loving what you do, you’ll still experience days in which you don’t feel like doing the work. You’ll still experience setbacks, obstacles, […]
There are many things you can do to create a better life for yourself — habits to implement, thought-patterns to adopt, and systems to create — but there are even more things that can derail your path towards life-improvement. These pitfalls are often quite subtle and can even get the most motivated and ambitious people. Make these mistakes for […]