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Meaning and Motivation

The Marty McFly Visualization Technique

By Jared Dees

“Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one.” Doc Brown It can be difficult to think about the future. Have you ever honestly tried to answer the question, “Where do you want to be in five years?” How about ten years? Twenty? How about thirty? Think about who you were…

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October 21, 2015 Filed Under: Exercises, Meaning and Motivation

Still Haven’t Completed Your Most Important Task of the Day? Try This

By Jared Dees

Have you been convinced to set your “Most Important Task” (MIT) for the day? Your MIT is the #1 one thing on your to do list That’s not the point though. The point of picking your MIT is to make sure that it gets done first. Even if you are convinced of this productivity tactic,…

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October 16, 2015 Filed Under: Meaning and Motivation, Meaningful Work, Productivity

Big and Specific Goal Setting

By Jared Dees

The One Thing Question Matrix

In chapter 12 of The One Thing, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan introduce readers to four types of goals in what they describe as the question matrix. The idea is that if you ask the right question, you can find the motivation to pursue extraordinary results. Many of us struggle with gaol setting because: 1….

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February 26, 2015 Filed Under: Exercises, Meaning and Motivation, Meaningful Work, Templates

The Ultimate Visualization Technique for Christians

By Jared Dees

The Ultimate Visualization Technique

Visualization can be a powerful technique when you want to achieve success in some area of your life. It enables you to gain confidence and helps you to focus your attention on the path you must take in order to achieve the experience of future that you visualize. I heard an interview earlier in the…

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February 9, 2015 Filed Under: Exercises, Meaning and Motivation, Prayer

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