I am regular, but I am not progressing anymore... A few days ago, I celebrated my 2250 days in Duolingo 😀 I've been doing a language exercise every day for almost 7 years. And yet, for at least two years, I've not progressed on my German. Discouraging? No, because I have to be … [Read more...] about This (simple) Distinction Can Make The Difference Between Success Or Failure For Your Projects…
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Atomic Habits By James Clear: How To Put The Magic Formula Into Practice In Your Everyday Life?
I recently re-read Atomic Habits by James Clear. In fact, in my quest to learn languages, I tried to read it in German. I stopped at 66% in my Kindle. This is a great exercise, but I recommend doing it on books you have already read. Otherwise, you may miss the author's message. This was my case … [Read more...] about Atomic Habits By James Clear: How To Put The Magic Formula Into Practice In Your Everyday Life?
How To Move From Understanding To Action: The Importance Of Repetition To Change Habits
"I get it... My problem is I can't seem to apply it." While reading a book, or talking with a friend... You've just experienced an "insight". Sure, it's clear. By doing this, I will significantly improve [----] (fill in the blank) The enthusiasm is there. You want to implement … [Read more...] about How To Move From Understanding To Action: The Importance Of Repetition To Change Habits
Other People’s Routines Will (rarely) Work For You
On the web, you read a lot of advice about good routines to start or end your day. They won't work for you for two reasons. (at least) 3 steps to create the routine that will work for you Don't add (again) an imposed constraint, create your own. If you liked this short post, … [Read more...] about Other People’s Routines Will (rarely) Work For You
Why Don’t You Apply What I Told You? Feedforward, An Exercise To Help You Change
A few days ago, I did a "Feedforward Vs. Feedback" exercise. A term I learned from Marshall Goldsmith. The idea is to look ahead instead of behind. The rearview mirror is tiny, the windshield is huge. Feedforward exercise I asked my wife and two children what I could do to eat more … [Read more...] about Why Don’t You Apply What I Told You? Feedforward, An Exercise To Help You Change