The United States Military Academy is an elite, selective institution with an acceptance rate of less than 10 percent. Despite this, not everyone who matriculates graduates. Psychologists Amy Wrzesniewski and Barry Schwartz decided to find out why. Drawing on 14 years of data detailing the motivations and outcomes of over 10,000 cadets, they found intrinsic […]

If you want to make progress on your goals, you’ll need to trade intensity for consistency. Follow these 4 steps to get moving today.

Many people feel overwhelmed by life’s demands. Despite all the gadgets and gizmos, they don’t have more time. They are only getting busier—and falling further and further behind. Sadly, many people are convinced their situation is temporary: “As soon as I get acclimated to this new job, I will have some breathing room.” “As soon […]

One of the most important lessons I have learned about productivity is this: It’s less about managing time and more about managing energy. Why? Because time is fixed, but our energy can flex. Most people get this exactly backward. They cram their day with tasks, thinking they can get it all done. Instead, they end […]

Amid our bustling lives, finding a moment of peace might feel like a luxury we can’t afford. Yet, the transformative power of mental rest cannot be underestimated. Why Mental Rest is Essential In our pursuit of success, it’s easy to ignore our brain’s need for downtime. We often perceive constant mental activity as a pathway […]

Do you remember the joy of immersing yourself in a task just for the sheer enjoyment it provides, with no deadlines, no pressures, and no expectations? If that seems like a distant memory, it’s time to reintroduce hobbies into your life. The Hidden Value of Hobbies As high-achievers, we’re tuned to continually push ourselves, often […]

At Full Focus we believe each of us has the power to define what success means on our own terms. And today, we’re going to discuss how you can reevaluate and redefine success for yourself. The Problem with Achievement-Focused Success We live in a world that often equates success with wealth, status, and tangible achievements. […]

The global landscape has undeniably shifted, with more of us working from home than ever before. While this offers incredible flexibility, it also brings unique challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The Remote Work Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword The benefits of remote work are plentiful, from eliminating stressful commutes to […]

When was the last time you allowed yourself to truly relax, unwind, and enjoy a moment of leisure? As a high-achiever, you might feel such moments are rare, even nonexistent. You’re always in pursuit of the next milestone, the next breakthrough. But what if we told you that leisure time, often misconstrued as ‘idle time’, […]

Many of us are familiar with the game of Jenga. At first, you confidently place the blocks on top of each other and see them build, but as the game progresses and the structure starts to weaken, the blocks seem heavier, the Jenga tower becomes unstable and ultimately, it collapses. At times, life can feel […]