Category Archives: Tips

A model to enjoy things more and promote future success

on April 24, 2013 in Awareness, Exercises, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Today’s model is simple. It helps you enjoy things more. I’m going to state it very simply about something I like a lot, but it generalizes[…] Keep reading →

A model to find the best in someone, including yourself

on April 23, 2013 in Art, Awareness, Exercises, Freedom, Leadership, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Today’s belief helps overcome a challenge in helping someone’s growth. It also helps you shine as a leader or mentor. When you lead or mentor someone[…] Keep reading →

A model to make problems go away

on April 22, 2013 in Exercises, Habits, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Have you notices some people never seem to have problems? And others seem to complain all the time about their misery? Today’s model will help you[…] Keep reading →

A model to improve your environment

on April 21, 2013 in Awareness, Choosing/Decision-Making, Exercises, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] How would you like for everything in your life to look better and for everyone to treat you better? For everything in your life to improve?[…] Keep reading →

A model for living every moment to its fullest

on April 19, 2013 in Awareness, Exercises, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Do you enjoy every moment of your life? Do you wish you could? Have you ever felt like you wasted a lot of your life? Do[…] Keep reading →

A belief to promote integrity and authenticity

on April 18, 2013 in Awareness, Exercises, Models, Tips

[This post is part of a series on “Mental models and beliefs: an exercise to identify yours.” If you don’t see a Table of Contents to the left, click here to view the series, where you’ll get more value than reading just this post.] Do you rank integrity as one of your highest values? How much integrity do you have? Today’s model hit me one day accidentally, but since it[…] Keep reading →

How to become more creative — proven! … Wednesday April 24, 6pm-9pm, Manhattan

on April 17, 2013 in Art, Blog, Creativity, Education, Tips

Next Wednesday, 6pm-9pm I’m giving my first seminar through Skillshare, a company that organizes classes. If you’re near Manhattan and you want to become more creative, you should come. The class is called Systematic Creativity. When I say it teaches proven ways to increase your creativity, I mean it. It comes from one of the best courses I took at Columbia Business School by one of the top creativity researchers,[…] Keep reading →

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