After tracking 96 participants in creating a habit of their choosing, University College London researchers observed that some habits were established in as little as 18 days, but many habits took even longer- some even as long as 254 days. On average, it took 66 days to create a habit. (Source) So, what was the difference between the habits that took 18 days to create and 254 days to create? Some are easier than others! It's kind of obvious now that I say it, right? But it's important Continue Reading

"Onward, upward, and inward!" says Arianna Huffington. For years, we've been told that we must press onward and upward to achieve success as measured by money and power. Conventional wisdom implies that we have to choose between professional success and personal success. But the truth is that not only is professional success without personal success the ultimate failure, but our personal success has an important role in creating professional success. Thrive is all about going inward to Continue Reading

If you’re like most people I know, you have a to-do list a mile long. If you’ve ever felt out of control, over loaded, stressed out, totally fried, lost, overwhelmed, then this might help. Here are 3 steps and the 3 questions that get you out of overwhelm fast. This is a simple process that helps you figure out where where to start and what to do next. It puts you back in control of your to-do list. Click Here to Download My Templates Step 1: The Brain Dump Your brain is for processing Continue Reading

As you know, I'm passionate about ending poverty, and of all the tools at our disposal to fight it, education is perhaps the most important. Education means people can read legal and health documents and make better choices regarding important issues like business contracts, insurance benefits, and health needs. Math education means people can evaluate income, assets, expenses and make more profitable decisions running their businesses and homes. Critical thinking skills means people can Continue Reading