Personal and Interpersonal Development
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Relative Deprivation (A Nudge about Achieving Greater Happiness)
Happiness can feel elusive due to relative deprivation—comparing ourselves to those nearby. Shifting focus to broader perspectives and personal goals helps reclaim a sense of fulfillment and control.
Look Where You Land (Truby Tip about Focus)
Want to land on your feet when life knocks you down? Focus on where you’re going, not what you’re avoiding.
The Map is Not the Territory (Achievement Nudge about Living in the Present)
“Worry is an invention of the mind.” Discover how to regain peace by living in the present and stop letting mental maps of the future control your life.
Grandson’s Motive Obliterates Bad Behavior (A Story about Picking Daffodils)
This story about Bill and Joann’s grandson teaches the importance of considering the “why” when you look at a person’s behavior. Joann went from anger to an intense feeling of love when a motive was considered.
Achieve a Big Response by Doing Something Little (Achievement Nudge)
A quick joke at a deli counter reminded me: it’s the little things that matter most. A small gesture or a kind word can make someone’s day. Never underestimate the power of doing something small.
Achieve Better Outcomes by Looking at the Whole (Achievement Nudge)
The problem with answering the question, “How happy are you with life right now?” is that your feelings about the question can’t be trusted. When researchers asked two questions of…
Embracing Balance on the Lake (Truby Tip about the Importance of Recreation)
Discover the seven areas of life you need to balance for true happiness, and why doing nothing on a boat might just be the key to your sanity. Spoiler: it involves singing “You are my sunshine” to your reflection.
Cow Tipping (Achievement Nudge about a Faulty Premise)
Learn why cow tipping is just a myth and how believing in faulty premises can waste your energy and resources. Discover why it is important to validate your beliefs to boost productivity and success.
Sidewalks in Hawaii (Achievement Nudge about Point of View)
Understand the importance of considering another person’s perspective to improve interactions and avoid conflicts. By putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, you can transform misunderstandings into opportunities for more respectful and harmonious relationships.
Brain Exercising Your Body (Achievement Nudge about the Power of Your Mind)
Want to keep your brain fit? Try this simple brain exercise! Discover how different challenges stimulate brain growth and make your mind sharper.
Make Your Bed (Achievement Nudge about Achieving More)
Discover how the simple act of making your bed each morning can lead to greater personal power and achievement. Learn why attention to small tasks fosters self-discipline, confidence, and the ability to handle life’s larger challenges.
Other-Centered Love Makes Money (Achievement Nudge about Shifting Perspective)
Discover how shifting your perspective to other-centered love can lead to greater success in business and life. Learn why focusing on the needs and wants of others, rather than your own desires, can unlock rewards and create more meaningful connections.
Five Regrets at Death (Achievement Nudge about Power to Choose)
Discover the top five regrets people have at the end of their lives and how you can avoid them by exercising your power of choice. Learn how making conscious decisions about authenticity, work-life balance, emotional expression, friendships, and happiness can lead to a life free of regrets.
Don’t Project (Truby Tip about Other-Centered Communication)
Avoid a common leadership pitfall – don’t project your assumptions. Discover how a young manager’s story reveals the importance of other-centered communication. Learn how embracing this approach can lead to more effective and empathetic interactions in the workplace.
How to Get Promoted (A Professional Business Coach Tip by Joann Truby)
Are you wondering how to be promoted? Joann Truby, a professional business coach, tells you how. In this video she gives you a clear roadmap to learn how to be such a valuable person your supervisor can’t help but promote you.
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