Good habits aren’t born overnight. You can’t tell yourself, “Hey, self, I’m going to become an early riser, starting tomorrow morning!” No, good habits must be cultivated through daily practice.
Many of us have imagined what we’d do with our lives if we had just one year to live. Most of these fantasies involve quitting a job, spending time with loved ones, and traveling around the world. What’s keeping you from doing this right now?
The truth is, you’re building your reputation — your brand — one response at a time…You can’t afford to be unresponsive. It is a career-killer. My basic rule is this: respond immediately unless there is a good reason to wait.
They have uncovered this hidden treasure of their lives. They have made the philosopher’s secret known, and our young readers may walk on their beaten paths up the hill, laboriously, perhaps, but confident that the best things are worth going after.
Dan Buettner is an expert on longevity. He’s the author of The Blue Zones, a book that explores research into communities where people live for a very long time. In September 2009, Buettner spoke at the TED conference, explaining how to live to be 100.
Success Daily is my vehicle for exploring the world of personal growth and self-improvement. I’ll share what I learn about leading a health, happy life, about life-long learning, and about building meaningful relationships with others. My goal is to help you become more successful as I do so myself.
