Personal Development

Personal Development July 18, 2014

Perceived Scarcity in a World of Outrageous Abundance

When we see what others have, is our basic reaction to notice what we’re missing or express gratitude for what we have? I’ve thought a lot about about this[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development July 7, 2014

Do You Practice the 5 Habits of a Balanced Life?

Have you ever found yourself in a hyper-productive period? You’re making progress on your goals, checking boxes on your list. It’s like music to your ears.[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development June 26, 2014

The Myth of Fun, Fast, and Easy (and Why It Keeps You from Getting the Results You Want)

Starting things is simple. It’s progress that’s hard. Nothing makes that truth come alive like looking back on your week and seeing what didn’t get[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development June 20, 2014

6 Strategies to Sleep Soundly, Wake Rested, and Accomplish More

I’ve been thinking a lot about sleep recently. Most research shows that we don’t get enough, and our deficit is seriously hurting our productivity, our[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post June 14, 2014

How to Launch a Successful Mastermind Group

Did you know many of your favorite Disney moments from the 1930-1970s were birthed from a mastermind group of animators? Walt Disney referred to them as[...]

jonathanmilligan

Personal Development June 6, 2014

How to Develop the One Trait Essential for Success

Success has many determining factors, including dumb luck. But I’ve been thinking of one lately that’s largely indispensable and totally[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development May 30, 2014

How to Live a Life That Matters: 5 Lessons from Maya Angelou

The desire to create lasting transformation in the world is what really drives us as leaders, right? Since the news of her death, I’ve been thinking a lot[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development April 28, 2014

Are Your Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

Several years ago, we had an English Setter named Nelson. He was gentle and patient. He let our grandchildren pull his tail and climb all over him. He only had[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post March 14, 2014

Seven Principles for Setting Goals that Work

Matt Perman is the former director of strategy at Desiring God and is now an author, consultant, and speaker on productivity and leadership from a faith-based[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development December 23, 2013

The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Setting Goals

If you are anything like me, you’re already thinking about the year ahead. How will it be different than this one? What might be possible? What do I want to[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development December 16, 2013

How to Get Clear, Get Motivated, and Get Started in 2014

It’s easy to get lost in the moment when hiking through a place like the Colorado Rockies. It happened to me recently. After following a winding trail up a[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development November 28, 2013

The Gift of Today

The older I get, the more I believe that gratitude is the answer to almost every problem we face. I recently watched this short video that reminded me of its[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development September 9, 2013

Is Your Destiny Leaving You Clues?

When you experience an involuntary emotional response, whether positive or negative, it is often a clue. You have stumbled onto something that will lead you[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post August 16, 2013

Six Psychological Secrets to Public Speaking

This is a guest post by Bryan Kelly. He lives in Chicago and interviews experts like Michael Hyatt, Chris Brogan, and Jeff Goins about presentation skills. You[...]

BryanKelly

Guest Post July 5, 2013

Are You Doing It Because You Love It Or for the Reward That Follows?

I am on sabbatical for the next few weeks. While I am gone, I have asked some of my favorite bloggers to stand in for me. This is a guest post by Lucille[...]

LucilleZimmerman

Personal Development June 14, 2013

The Beginner’s Guide to Goal Setting

When I speak publicly, I often ask how many people believe in the power of written goals. Every hand shoots up. Yet when I ask how many of them have written[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development June 7, 2013

How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

According to psychologists, most people have a greater fear of public speaking than of death. As someone who trains speakers professionally, I can attest this[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development March 29, 2013

How to Solve Almost Any Problem (Hopefully)

I’ve had my share of pain and setbacks. I’ve experienced a catastrophic business failure. I’ve been fired by clients. I’ve struggled in my marriage.[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development January 26, 2013

Lessons from the Ordinary

You can learn a great deal from famous people. But according to this guest post from my friend, Skip Prichard, you can learn just as much from the ordinary[...]

SkipPrichard

Personal Development September 22, 2012

5 Characteristics of a Strong Mind

We live in turbulent times. If we are to overcome the obstacles in our way, we must develop mental toughness. Former FBI agent LaRae Quy shares five[...]

LaRae Quy

Leadership August 6, 2012

Why Frequent Trips Outside Your Comfort Zone Are So Important

If you are out to accomplish something significant, you are going to be spending a lot of time outside your comfort zone. Here are seven ways to maximize the[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership July 26, 2012

How I Unplugged and Lived to Tell About It

Earlier this month, my wife Gail and I took a two-week vacation. We unplugged from e-mail and social media. Here’s what we[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development July 17, 2012

The 7 Benefits of Keeping a Daily Journal

I just started journaling a few weeks ago. So far, I have loved it. I have experienced seven benefits from the[...]

Michael Hyatt

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Personal Development

Perceived Scarcity in a World of Outrageous Abundance

Do You Practice the 5 Habits of a Balanced Life?

The Myth of Fun, Fast, and Easy (and Why It Keeps You from Getting the Results You Want)

6 Strategies to Sleep Soundly, Wake Rested, and Accomplish More

How to Launch a Successful Mastermind Group

How to Develop the One Trait Essential for Success

How to Live a Life That Matters: 5 Lessons from Maya Angelou

Are Your Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

Seven Principles for Setting Goals that Work

The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Setting Goals

How to Get Clear, Get Motivated, and Get Started in 2014

The Gift of Today

Is Your Destiny Leaving You Clues?

Six Psychological Secrets to Public Speaking

Are You Doing It Because You Love It Or for the Reward That Follows?

The Beginner’s Guide to Goal Setting

How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking

How to Solve Almost Any Problem (Hopefully)

Lessons from the Ordinary

5 Characteristics of a Strong Mind

Why Frequent Trips Outside Your Comfort Zone Are So Important

How I Unplugged and Lived to Tell About It

The 7 Benefits of Keeping a Daily Journal