Learn to Thrive
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
“Coaching for performance is about addressing and fixing a specific problem or challenge. It’s putting out the fire or building up the fire or banking the fire.” – Michael Bungay Stanier
In the following video you’ll learn four questions to coach friends, teammates, and yourself through stressful situations.
Performing Under Pressure by Hendrie Weisinger and JP Pawliw-Fry
“We live in a high-pressure time, where every day we feel we are on the line.” – Hendrie Weisinger and J. P. Pawliw-Fry
We want to perform our best when it matters most (important interview, sales call, presentation, etc.), but the pressure to perform prevents us from being our best.
Watch the following book summary to learn three ways you can be less affected by pressure.
Make it Stick by P. Brown, M.McDaniel & H.Roediger III
“Mastering the ability to learn will get you in the game and keep you there.” – Make It Stick,The Science of Successful Learning
In the following book video you’ll learn three scientifically proven ways to improve retention and attain subject mastery.
When by Dan Pink
“Timing isn’t everything but it’s a big thing” – Daniel Pink
In the following video you’ll learn how to optimize your day by using the latest science on perfect timing.
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
“What would this look like if this were easy?” – Tim Ferriss
In the following video you’ll learn three daily practices (used by author Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors) to eliminate overwhelm and restore focus.
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
“The hairier the mission, the more important your OKRs.” – Jini Kim, Nuna CEO
What do Google, The Gates Foundation, and Bono (lead singer for U2) have in common?
They all use OKRs to change the world.
Watch (and read) my summary of Measure What Matters by John Doerr to learn what OKRs are and how you can use them to bring your biggest ideas to life.
Hooked by Nir Eyal
“79 percent of smartphone owners check their device within 15 minutes of waking up every morning.” – Nir Eyal
Are you easily distracted by your smartphone?
If so, the following video will help you understand why. In the video you’ll learn strategies to ‘unhook’ yourself from your phone so you can be less distracted and more productive.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
“There’s one thing that is guaranteed to increase your feelings of control over your life: a bias toward action.” – Mel Robbins
How can you kill the habit of procrastination (and other unproductive habits) in five seconds?
Watch the following video to find out: