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Weaving stories from his life with smart insights, Raveling shares strategies you can adopt to name what matters to you and begin living the legacy you want to lead. Raveling and popular author Ryan Holiday crafted this book to be a quick and easy read while also sparking moments of insight for readers who feel called yet constrained. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s ready to live the big, bold life that’s calling them and make a mark on the world around them.":1,"#He coaches you to make your days count, make the moments matter, and make a difference wherever you can because those powerful purposes are part of what you were made for.":1,"#Raveling closes with steps you can take to live with purpose and leave the world better than you found it. These steps include recognizing your values, establishing meaningful goals, practicing gratitude, serving others, learning, investing time and energy into others, taking care of yourself, embracing challenges, living with integrity, and showing up in the ways you want to be remembered.":1,"#Your life is short, but it contains enough time for you to make a powerful difference in the world. You can find a purpose and work toward it daily to create a positive impact. Small gestures, gifts of time, and shared insights are a few of the many ways you can make a contribution.":1,"#Made to Live Fully":1,"#Raveling cautions that you don’t need to take on every battle alone. Instead, he recommends building a team that provides steadfast support, wisdom, and guidance, which can be immensely helpful as you consider choices, try to summon courage, and take steps toward your goals.":1,"#Raveling believes that your struggles can shape you and prepare you for something greater. Shying away from them won’t help you grow, but facing them, learning and creating order from them, and gaining strength because of them will help you unlock success.":1,"#Raveling grew up in a tough neighborhood without his parents, was sent to boarding school, and faced discrimination, but rather than letting his setbacks derail him, he rallied. He examined his life and decided on a destination. Then, he adjusted, made improvements, fought key battles, and showed up—even when it was hard.":1,"#George Raveling":1,"#Your pursuit of purpose will include some struggles. However, Raveling shares that these struggles will give meaning to your triumphs, as they did for him.":1,"#Made to Create Order":1,"#Raveling explains that your purpose likely includes a component of serving others. He asserts that everyone is made to contribute positively, lift one another up, remind one another of their inherent worth and potential, and see more power in connection, support, and social duty than in self-interest and preservation. You can give, share, and create opportunities by contributing generously to others and paying forward the blessings you’ve received.":1,"#Today, Raveling’s approach includes being of service, spreading kindness, supporting others, creating goodwill, being a blessing, and making positive contributions in all his relationships. He strives to be a friend and motivator, coach and confidant, resource, and source of hope for others as they carve their paths.":1,"#At age 80, Raveling made a conscious decision to serve other people. Earlier in life, he had done just that as a coach and mentor, but he explains that there was always a pursuit of money, success, and influence that coexisted with his wish to help others. Older and wiser, he didn’t want the effort to be about him anymore.":1,"#Made to Serve Others":1,"#He encourages you to follow suit and offers this advice: Listen and learn, seek out wisdom, and develop a reading habit that will transform your mind and heart.":1,"#He also took these postures when it came to reading. Raveling recognized that if he wanted to keep growing and improving, he should seek out wisdom from the experts in a given field, believing that each had powerful insights to share with those who were willing to hear them. Reading empowered Raveling to be focused and open, enabling him to connect new ideas and ask questions to which he could seek out answers.":1,"#What resulted was a hunger for knowledge. Raveling sought out opportunities to talk to people from different backgrounds and perspectives.":1,"#In Raveling’s life, wise people included his grandmother and her friends, the nuns and priests at his Catholic boarding school, sports announcers, basketball stars, news reporters, and educators. His grandmother taught him that he shouldn’t shy away from or be silent and invisible in group settings. Instead, she challenged him to be present, attentive, and open to gifts of wisdom that he could apply to improve his life and how he understands the world around him.":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Authors Ryan Holiday.":1,"#Raveling doesn’t consider himself a brilliant man, but he believes much of his success stems from surrounding himself with wise people and listening to what they have to say.":1,"#Made to Learn and Seek Out Wisdom":1,"#Raveling encourages you to be courageous as you set out on your path. He coaches you to keep moving, exploring, and learning to build a future for yourself and others that makes all the hardships and hard-fought battles feel worthwhile.":1,"#Yours may look more like a venture into the unknown, where you must make choices based on your values and aspirations instead of following in others’ footsteps. You may find yourself in new environments, groups, and cultures where you must try new practices amid unfamiliar challenges and opportunities. Your path may include dead ends, promises that don’t pan out, setbacks, and wrong turns, but it will also include lessons that can help you succeed where others shy away.":1,"#Yours may look more like a venture into the unknown, where you must make choices based on your values and aspirations instead of following in others’ footsteps. You may find yourself in new environments, groups, and cultures where...":1,"#Raveling explains that your path may seem far more difficult to navigate than those carved by others. Their paths are often clear and easy because they’re the traditional routes to success built on conventional wisdom and societal expectations.":1,"#Your purpose is distinctly your own. Fulfilling it may require you to carve a different path than your parents, peers, and professors.":1,"#Made to Be a Trailblazer":1,"#In <strong ljsid-1=\"\">What You’re Made For</strong>, 87-year-old Raveling teams up with his longtime friend and best-selling author Ryan Holiday to share the wisdom he amassed through life’s victories, troubles, and hardships. Through a collection of 21 short accounts of his life and the lessons he’s learned, Raveling offers strategies you can adopt to challenge the odds, pursue your dreams, and be a compassionate, giving, and motivating person.":1,"#You exist for a powerful purpose. Like others, you may feel constrained by limitations, expectations, stereotypes, and statistics, making this purpose feel just out of reach. Basketball hall-of-famer George Raveling wants you to know that your purpose is possible. He believes that pairing introspection on who you are, what you know, and what you can do with outright courage can help you live a life of intention and meaning.":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Video</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Drew Neisser":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Edward Beltran":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Hilke Schellmann":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Marina Arshavskiy":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Daisy Auger-Domínguez":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Ryan Holiday, George Raveling":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Article</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Issie Lapowsky":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Article</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Linda Pophal":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Video</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Timothy Clark":1,"#If you think about it, there are only 2 processes that go on in any organization—just 2: <em ljsid-1=\"\">execution</em> and <em ljsid-3=\"\">innovation</em>. These are the 2 eternal processes because they never stop. Execution is the process of creating value today; innovation is the process of creating value tomorrow. Everything we do as leaders connects and contributes to these 2 processes. But here’s the interesting part: When we ask a cross-section of employees if innovation is part of their jobs, 80% say no. That's 4 out of 5. When we ask them, “Well, whose job is it” they point to senior leaders, R&amp;D,...":1,"#by Timothy Clark":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Speaker Timothy Clark.":1,"#Levi Nieminen, IA KO, Daniel Denison, LINDSEY KOTRBA":1,"#Deborah L. Duarte, Nancy Tennant Snyder":1,"#Claude P. Legrand, David S. Weiss":1,"#Stephen Dyer, Kai Engel, Violetka Dirlea, Jochen Graff":1,"#Robert A. Compton, Tony Wagner":1,"#But DeepSeek isn't the only disruptive entrant in the space. Elon Musk's Grok, which offers direct access to X, is another tool that has received a lot of buzz (and its fair share of criticism) since its release in November 2023. The adoption of gen AI tools by businesses of all types and sizes has been rapid, despite a very uncertain landscape in which questions about accuracy, privacy, the protection of intellectual property, and the potential for plagiarism remain largely unanswered. Still, companies hoping to stay relevant and competitive know they can't just ignore these tools. But how can they make well-informed decisions about which tools to test, which to use, which to adopt, and which to avoid?":1,"#But DeepSeek isn't the only disruptive entrant in the space. Elon Musk's Grok, which offers direct access to X, is another tool that has received a lot of buzz (and its fair share of criticism)...":1,"#ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tool, was released by OpenAI, and that tool was soon quietly followed by other entrants to the space, including Perplexity and Claude. Then DeepSeek burst onto the scene, far from quietly, in January 2025. Almost immediately, tech companies started to worry because DeepSeek supposedly represented a low-cost option, but now experts are saying that may not be the case.":1,"#by Linda Pophal":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Publisher Information Today.":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Author Linda Pophal.":1,"#Copyright© of Information Today is the property of Information Today Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.":1,"#\"While generative AI promises increased efficiency and innovation, risks include content originality dilution, misinformation, and overreliance on automation,\" Branconnier shares. \"Our goal is to strike a balance, leveraging AI for data-driven insights and content structuring while preserving human expertise in brand messaging, storytelling, and strategic decision making.\" The real opportunity isn't about having the latest AI, O'Neill claims. \"It's about developing the organizational wisdom to harness technology in service of human progress. This means cultivating digital literacy, yes, but more importantly, it means strengthening our collective ability to make technology choices that enhance human meaning and create sustainable value.\"":1,"#Regulatory and ethical compliance—With evolving AI regulations, how does adopting a new AI tool impact intellectual property, data security, and client trust?":1,"#Integration and workflow—Does it seamlessly integrate with our existing content and SEO tools, or does it require a complete overhaul?":1,"#Accuracy and bias reduction—Can the AI generate factually sound content, and does it mitigate bias better than existing models?":1,"#Smile MEDIA, LLC, a digital marketing and technology-driven content agency, has been actively evaluating emerging AI tools such as DeepSeek and Grok. CEO Sheyne Branconnier says the adoption strategy revolves around the following three core factors:":1,"#Strategic alignment—\"[T]he most successful organizations are choosing AI tools that amplify their core purpose and strengthen their meaningful difference in the market.\"":1,"#Responsible innovation—\"This goes beyond just risk management—although that's crucial. It's about proactively designing AI implementation practices that enhance human dignity and agency while delivering business results.\"":1,"#Value integration—\"Beyond comparing feature sets, leaders must evaluate how new AI capabilities amplify their unique value proposition and serve their constituents' authentic needs.\"":1,"#It's a continually changing field, which means that a company's choices can be complex and confusing. It's important to stay focused on business objectives and goals while avoiding potential risks. O'Neill says organizations should focus on the following critical dimensions when evaluating technology:":1,"#Making Good Decisions":1,"#No real innovation—As a gen AI tool, it reshuffles existing information rather than producing groundbreaking ideas or novel insights.":1,"#Limited customization—Without real, dynamic audience data, its insights and content remain broad and may not drive meaningful impact.":1,"#Lack of real-time intelligence—It can't access live web data, making its insights potentially outdated.":1,"#Another risk likely to get the attention of most, if not all, content creators is the potential for your content to be devalued by search engines such as Google. \"Google is increasingly targeting AI-generated, low-quality content,\" warns Sandro Lonardi, CMO at SOAX, an intelligent data collection platform. \"Since AI models primarily repackage existing information rather than producing truly original insights, they add limited unique value.\" According to Lonardi, while DeepSeek can be a powerful marketing assistant, it has these key limitations:":1,"#Balancing innovation with caution is pivotal, Lee asserts. \"Harnessing AI's power is not about blind adoption; it's about meticulous evaluation and adaptive practices that drive sustainable innovation while mitigating risk,\" he says. \"This measured approach enables us to remain agile, ensuring that our competitive edge isn't compromised by overreliance on unproven tech.\"":1,"#That's what Simon Lee, founder and CEO of Glance, a mobile app development firm, does with his team. Lee says, \"Our rigorous, data-driven experiments reveal that while these new tools dazzle with speed and creative output, they sometimes falter in maintaining context, especially in complex code documentation. Our internal analytics, paired with real-world testing, show that generative AI can accelerate brainstorming and prototyping, but its nuances still demand human oversight. Decisions here aren't swayed solely by media hype or competitor chatter; instead, we evaluate performance metrics, employee feedback, and integration ease.\" He offers this example: \"While DeepSeek's algorithms boosted our initial content drafts by 25%, inconsistencies necessitated additional rounds of refinement. Consequently, we're adapting our policies and training programs to incorporate these tools as supportive assets rather than standalone solutions.\"":1,"#There can be risk involved in the use of some of these tools, notes Aaron Bailey, general manager of AI at AppDirect. \"We're not seeing enough organizations navigating new options and employees' use of them, and it's a huge issue,\" he says. \"As a result, shadow AI, or unsanctioned/unapproved AI tools being used by employees, is a huge security risk to enterprises given the variety of policies the foundational model companies have around training off user data in their free plans.\" It's important, Bailey adds, for organizations to experiment with new AI tools. IT admins \"need to work with internal buyers to accelerate the process of identifying and deploying the best tools securely.\"":1,"#Avoiding Risk":1,"#\"When it comes to choosing an AI model, the most important thing organizations should consider is if it actually solves a business problem,\" Hunt suggests. \"Don't get distracted or buy into the hyperbole.\" A broader perspective can help, according to O'Neill. \"Organizations aren't just adopting tools; they're building frameworks for human-technology collaboration that will define their future,\" she says, adding, \"While DeepSeek shows impressive mathematical and coding capabilities, the real question isn't about performance metrics—it's about how these tools impact overall organizational effectiveness and unleash human potential.\" Smart businesses, says Aggarwal, need to make choices \"based on their needs, risk tolerance, and innovation strategy.\" What works for one company may not work for another.":1,"#Choosing New Technology":1,"#Randall Hunt, CTO at Caylent, an Amazon Web Services consulting and engineering firm, says that \"the AI landscape is still ripe for disruption.\" But, while there's plenty of buzz, Hunt feels that the sense of panic is overstated. \"In fact, DeepSeek hasn't dethroned anyone yet,\" he states. Hunt's company has tested DeepSeek-R1 and \"found it missed several proprietary tests that industry-leading models all succeeded on.\" He acknowledges that it's still too early to tell what will happen with DeepSeek.":1,"#While gen AI tools are similar in terms of what they do—generate content—each AI model has pros and cons and strengths and weaknesses, notes Manuj Aggarwal, founder and CIO at AI and automation firm TetraNoodle. \"AI is evolving fast, and DeepSeek and Grok are just the beginning. New models will continue to emerge, each claiming superiority. The real question is not about hype, but about practical impact and fit for purpose,\" Aggarwal asserts.":1,"#\"As a researcher and author focused on human experience in the context of emerging technologies, I've observed that the emergence of new AI models like DeepSeek and Grok presents us with a fascinating paradox,\" says Kate O'Neill, author of the 2025 book What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast. \"While they represent genuine advances in capability, they also risk becoming distractions from the foundational work organizations need to do to create meaningful value,\" she claims.":1,"#The Playing Field":1,"#Recently Viewed <span ljsid-2=\"\">(44)</span>":1,"#It's About Damn Time":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Jim Fielding":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Video</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Andrés Tapia":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Michael Bach":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Arlan Hamilton with Rachel L. 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Becker":1,"#<strong ljsid-1=\"\">Raymond Sheen</strong>, PMP, is the president of Product & Process Innovation, a consulting firm specializing in project management, product development, and process improvement. He teaches seminars on developing and reviewing business cases at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Clemson University, and the China Institute for Innovation. Sheen has managed projects for both government and private organizations. He prepared and reviewed hundreds of business cases when he worked at General Electric-both as a member of corporate staff and as an engineering executive within GE's Industrial Systems business. He holds engineering degrees from the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He and his family reside in South Carolina.":1,"#hbr-guide-to-building-your-business-case":1,"#ISBN: 9781633690028":1,"#by Raymond Sheen, Amy Gallo":1,"#Consider any alternate...":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Authors Amy Gallo.":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Authors Raymond Sheen.":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Video</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Marilee Adams":1,"#<span ljsid-0=\"\">Book Summary</span> <span ljsid-2=\"\">|</span> Colin D. 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Through their research and in their work coaching high-performing leaders, they observed that those who are most successful may be great at numbers,...":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Authors Kurt Strovink.":1,"#Evaluating New Entrants to the World of Gen AI":1,"#The article \"8 steps to become the boss your employees need\" provides managers with practical advice on how to effectively engage and manage their teams. It emphasizes the importance of daily management habits, personalized coaching, clear expectations, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. By following these steps, managers can build strong relationships with their employees and drive performance improvement in the workplace.":1,"#8 Steps to Become the Boss Your Employees Need":1,"#The article focuses on the rapid emergence and impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like DeepSeek and Grok. 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Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler reveals 5 of the most common conflict patterns and how to avoid them.":1,"#The 5 Most Common Conflict Patterns":1,"#No Results found for \"agronomia\"":1,"#Source: Portfolio/Penguin":1,"#No Results found for \"leading with questions\"":1,"#<var hour=\"\"></var>:<var minutes=\"\"></var> minutes":1,"#You are signed in as <var signed_in_as=\"\"></var>":1,"#The article \"Sales Versatility: Connecting With Customers Everytime\" discusses the importance of interpersonal versatility in sales interactions. It highlights the Social Styles model, which categorizes individuals into four primary styles based on communication preferences. The article emphasizes the benefits of adapting to different social styles to build productive relationships with customers, leading to increased sales and market share. Developing versatility in communication skills is crucial for sales teams to succeed in diverse business environments and improve overall business results.":1,"#Sales Versatility: Connecting with Customers Everytime":1,"#Becoming a top performer isn’t just about developing new skills and confidence—it’s also about training your brain. In Learned Excellence, Eric Potterat, PhD, and Alan Eagle detail the five mental disciplines that Potterat taught to Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, and top neurosurgeons to take their performance to the next level. By adopting these disciplines, you too can learn how to think clearly, stay calm, and give your best performance during high-stress situations.":1,"#Learned Excellence":1,"#The article discusses how startups can leverage generative AI to enhance their go-to-market (GTM) strategy, reaching more customers efficiently and scaling quickly. 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Michelle Tillis Lederman illustrates how you can conduct a successful negotiation that addresses everyone’s interests and maintains positive relationships.":1,"#What to Do Before, During, and After Negotiating":1,"#The article discusses the challenges of managing the four generations currently in the American workplace, with a focus on Baby Boomers. It emphasizes the importance of understanding generational differences to better engage and retain employees. The text debunks misconceptions about older workers, such as their motivation to learn, retirement plans, cost to the company, and reliability. It suggests that organizations need to be flexible in their approach to managing different generations and consider creative options to retain talented Baby Boomers for longer periods.":1,"#Outrage or Enthusiasm: The Choice Is Yours":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Topics Vision & Mission.":1,"#This website utilises technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalisation, and targeted advertising. To learn more, view the following link:":1,"#Values-based Leadership":1,"#Appreciative inquiry involves recognizing the...":1,"#The three <em ljsid-1=\"\">supercharged principles of communication</em> offer leaders a series of distinct, practical steps to achieve easier and more effective interactions with others.":1,"#Effective leaders know how to communicate in ways that reflect their values, energize others, and encourage authentic engagement. In <strong ljsid-1=\"\">Be the Best Part of Their Day</strong>, CEO David L. Schreiner, PhD, lays out communication strategies that will help leaders center their values in their work, engage more effectively with the people in their lives, and produce positive outcomes":1,"#by David L. Schreiner":1,"#Clicking this link will redirect to relevant products for the Author David L. Schreiner.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\"><a ljsid-0-0=\"\">David L. Schreiner</a></strong>, PhD is the CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, Illinois, and is a longtime advocate for rural hospitals. He’s a values-driven leader who lives in the moment, has an unquenchable thirst for continual learning, challenges existing practices, produces positive results, innovates to improve the lives of others, and loves unconditionally. He aims to be a missionary for excellent health and vibrant communities. His research has focused on the area of excellence in communications and authentic leadership, as well as improving health outcomes, particularly in rural areas.":1,"#Putting Principles Into Practice":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Use AI to supplement human labor instead of replacing it.</em> Think of AI as a new tool in your toolbox rather than a catch-all replacement.":1,"#Supercharged Principle Three: Be Mission-focused and Present a United Leadership":1,"#Supercharged Principle Two: Engage With Intent Through Various Mediums":1,"#While conducting his interviews, Schreiner discovered the<em ljsid-1=\"\"> Four Ps of CEO Engagement</em>, which constitute an effective approach to engagement. The Four Ps involve:":1,"#The Four Ps of Ceo Engagement":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Change leader.</em> What would your organization look like if it excelled in every key metric? What philosophy would make this change possible, and what actions can you take to realize it?":1,"#A<em ljsid-1=\"\"> life tree</em> helps leaders visualize the concepts of values-based leadership. Filling out the life tree requires answering questions in the following areas:":1,"#Find peace by living in the present and being a giver to those around you.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\"><a ljsid-0-0=\"\">David Naylor</a> </strong>is the Executive Vice President of Global Learning and Development for 2logical, a trusted adviser and strategic consultant to CEOs and executive leadership teams around the world. He’s worked with leaders at American Express, AXA Financial, General Electric, Time Warner, and other globally recognized firms.":1,"#Apply these principles with your staff and watch as team unity and a sense of shared purpose begin to drive you toward greater solidarity and success.":1,"#My best path to success involves helping others succeed.":1,"#With every decision I make, I choose to spread love.":1,"#Consider the following affirmations to help you develop positive thoughts:":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Make an effort</em>. Be a positive force in the world. Open a door for someone. Give people a chance. Find small ways to make the world a better place.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Set aside time</em>. Sit down with the people closest to you. Talk to them about their goals and aspirations. Think of ways you can help them reach their goals.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Make a list</em>. Write down the names of the people who have made the deepest positive impact on your life. Reach out to these people and let them know how they’ve made your life better.":1,"#Embrace your capacity to continuously learn and improve.":1,"#Follow these steps to let love play a more significant role in your life:":1,"#Love helps define community and brings a focus to the positive aspects of life. The opposite forces of love—greed, fear, and stupidity—feed our negative behaviors. We can become as addicted to greed as to any drug. The irony is that we can never truly be happy in life until we learn to give. This means putting the happiness of others at the forefront of our thoughts and ambitions.":1,"#Finding Peace Through Love":1,"#Think of the highest payoff activities (HPAs) for each person in your organization. Help your people become more proficient in pursuing their HPAs. The result will be increased loyalty, performance, and job satisfaction among your staff.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Improve your relationships</em>. Consider how you can use your time to improve the lives of those you care for. Being positively connected to others improves the “feel good” chemicals in the brain.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Improve your health</em>. Invest some of your time each week into maintaining your physical health. Take more walks, drink more water, and go out into nature.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Use your golden hours</em>. Reprogram your subconscious for success and happiness by stating affirmations twice a day when your brain is in an alpha wave state.":1,"#To make the most of your time, including your golden hours, follow these three steps:":1,"#You’ll miss day-to-day life if you spend time living in the past or project too far into the future. It’s critical to seize the present moment and make the most of your <em ljsid-1=\"\">golden hours</em>. Twice a day—the first half hour after you wake and the half hour before you fall asleep—your brain enters an alpha wave state that essentially allows you to rewire your thinking.":1,"#Finding Peace in Your Time":1,"#Take conscious control of your focus and actions.":1,"#The human brain is hardwired for survival, but each of us has the ability to override our natural reflexes and wire our thoughts for happiness and peace of mind. To do this, use your sense of ultimate responsibility and your limitless ability to learn to transform perceived threats into opportunities.":1,"#Part 4: Finding Your Peace of Mind":1,"#Your dominant thoughts form beliefs. Make fear a friend by remembering that it teaches and guides you to succeed.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">You should be afraid of fear</em>. Courage is based on three simple strategies. Explore your unknowns by engaging with them, minimizing downside risks, and focusing on your goal rather than fears or obstacles.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Feedback can be negative</em>. Turn all feedback into positive feedback by focusing on the message, not the source; viewing feedback as fuel; and actively seeking feedback at all times.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Failure should be avoided</em>. Failing can be the best way to learn. Let yourself fail freely, fail faster, and fail forward by learning lessons from each setback. Remember that failure is a temporary state on the road to success.":1,"#Even more dangerous are the following three <em ljsid-1=\"\">super myths</em>:":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Overnight success</em>. It takes work to make things happen. Decide on a plan, embrace the rough phases, build momentum, and hold yourself accountable. If necessary, choose an accountability buddy, or someone who will help keep you on track. Surround yourself with highly motivated people.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">You need luck</em>. Effort matters more than luck. Be willing to pay your dues, stay open to new ideas, view setbacks as opportunities to grow, and avoid “pseudoexperts” who tell you it’s impossible for people like you to succeed or be happy.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">There’s always a shortcut</em>. If you put forth minimal effort, you’ll get minimal results. Determine the important things in your life, choose an area where you’ll make a difference today, apply your very best effort to that task, and plan specific steps to gain your desired result.":1,"#Realize that limiting perspectives are blocking your natural gifts for success and happiness.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Circumstances control you</em>. What matters most is your mindset, not your circumstances. Ask yourself what steps you can take to move forward, what improvements you can make, and what practice will help. List three things you can do immediately to make things better.":1,"#<em ljsid-0=\"\">Some people have “it.”</em> Belief in natural ability or talent can be limiting. You can learn anything. Pick a skill to learn, find a mentor, research the topic, practice, and create realistic goals for yourself.":1,"#The power to change your world lies in accepting a handful of simple truths. The first truth is that you must let go of long-held limiting concepts and myths. Instead of becoming something new, you must <em ljsid-1=\"\">unbecome</em> and leave negative mindsets behind. Start by rejecting the following myths:":1,"#Part 3: Rebooting Your Happiness":1,"#Steer your thoughts toward success. Ignore what may have happened in the past or whether you feel you deserve to succeed. Focus your conscious thoughts on getting the results you want. Change requires consistent effort and focus, so work on your mental habits daily.":1,"#I have a limitless ability to learn.":1,"#I’m responsible for where I place my attention and for the actions I take in life.":1,"#The thoughts in your mind shape your reality. If your internal monologue is based on hardship, loss, and failure, you’ll experience these results in life. One way to maintain a positive mindset is through <em ljsid-1=\"\">affirmations</em>—positive thoughts purposely repeated to influence outcomes. Take control of your mindset by using the following daily affirmations:":1,"#Rebooting Your Thought Process":1,"#These questions apply to any aspect of life or business. The limitless ability to learn is a cornerstone of MQ. If this cornerstone is absent from your organization, people are likely to be limited by fixed mindsets.":1,"#Many persistent problems that people and organizations face are related to <em ljsid-1=\"\">motivational intelligence (MQ)</em>. Whether trying to overcome mistakes, eliminate toxic mindsets, or grow a positive work culture, improving MQ frees individuals and groups from limiting perspectives. In <strong ljsid-3=\"\">Rebooting Your Brain</strong>, David Naylor explains how to leverage cutting-edge insights in neuroscience and evolutionary biology to optimize your leadership capacities and get the best out of others. He offers a framework to help leaders, managers, and executives gain hands-on tools to push past performance issues and inspire staff growth.":1,"#What will I do differently?":1,"#What did I do wrong?":1,"#What did I do right?":1,"#You have a limitless ability to learn that lets you turn any situation into an opportunity. Adversaries and problems are constant; what’s important is how you reflect on challenges. Instead of blaming yourself or others, consider these questions:":1},"version":192605}]