Steve Pavlina asks you if you want comfort or growth.
Episode 226: Do You Want Comfort or Growth by Steve Pavlina on How To Empower Yourself
Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.
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Episode 1296:
Margo Aaron demystifies SEO, transforming it from a daunting task into a manageable one, even for the non-tech savvy. Through her insightful conversation with Michael Tesalona, she outlines the simplicity behind SEO's perceived complexity, focusing on foundational elements and actionable steps that can significantly boost your website's visibility without delving deep into technicalities.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/business/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-seo/
Quotes to ponder:
"No one really knows what Google’s search engine ranking criteria are, but after years of following trends and getting results for clients, we have a pretty good idea of what definitely matters."
"If you get those basics down, you’ve satisfied the geek quota and the rest of the time you need to focus on backlinks."
"Since Google doesn’t publicly state Page Rank, the SEO community is split on what the ‘gold standard’ is."
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1296: SEO Is Simpler Than You Think. 5 Things Every Beginner Needs to Know to Get It Right by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important

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Episode 1295:
Brian Tracy's article on negotiation skills dispels the myth that successful negotiators are aggressive and tough-minded. Instead, Tracy highlights the characteristics of effective negotiators as pleasant, patient, and well-prepared individuals focusing on win-win solutions. Emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions, being patient, and thorough preparation, Tracy provides a blueprint for enhancing negotiation skills to not only secure better deals but also boost self-confidence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/sales-success/the-top-3-negotiation-skills-of-persuasive-people-self-confidence/
Quotes to ponder:
"Good negotiators seem to ask a lot of questions and are very concerned about understanding exactly what it is you are trying to achieve from the negotiation."
"Preparation accounts for 90% of negotiating success. The more and better prepared you are prior to a negotiation, the more likely it is that the outcome of the negotiation will be satisfactory for all parties involved."
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1295: The Top 3 Negotiation Skills Of Persuasive People by Brian Tracy on Asking the Right Questions

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Episode 1294:
Discover the art of integrating meditation into your workday with Josh Anderson's insights from DIY Active.com. Anderson sheds light on the ancient practice's modern-day benefits, offering simple, actionable strategies to reduce stress, enhance focus, and boost overall wellness, even in the busiest of work environments.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://diyactive.com/simple-ways-to-meditate-at-work/
Quotes to ponder:
"Meditation is an excellent stress reducer and a way to lower blood pressure, boost immune systems, and even stay in shape when combined with another form of less strenuous activity, such as yoga."
"Schedule at least 15 minutes into your daily routine for meditation routines. This is all you’ll need to feel the positive effects on the body and the mind."
"Stress can be a cause of numerous health problems - both physical and mental - so it is important to reduce stress whenever and wherever you can in your life."
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1294: Simple Ways to Meditate at Work by Josh Anderson of DIY Active on Reducing Stress & Enhancing Focus

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Episode 1293:
Laura Stack, through her insightful piece on The Productivity Pro.com, delves into the intrinsic value of teamwork in business and personal ventures, emphasizing that even the most autonomous leaders achieve peak productivity through collaboration. Highlighting historical geniuses and modern team successes, Stack offers a compelling argument for the indispensable role of teamwork in surpassing individual limitations and reaching collective heights.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2013/11/whistling-up-an-orchestra-the-value-of-teamwork-in-the-workplace/
Quotes to ponder:
"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it."
"Teams may prove greater than the sum of their parts, in such a way that the results can be out of proportion to the number people involved."
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Collection of works by Halford Edward Luccock: https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupname?key=Luccock%2C%20Halford%20Edward%2C%201885-1960
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1293: Whistling Up an Orchestra: The Value of Teamwork in the Workplace by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

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Episode 1292:
In Carl Pullein's thought-provoking article, he challenges the conventional quest for work-life balance by suggesting it stems from not loving what you do. Pullein argues that true success and fulfillment come from immersing oneself in work driven by passion and commitment, as exemplified by highly successful figures like Tony Robbins and Elon Musk. He encourages finding joy in one's vocation, blurring the lines between work and pleasure, and ultimately living a life fueled by passion.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-worrying-about-work-life-balance-is-not-a-good-sign/22/11/2017
Quotes to ponder:
"If you worry about work-life balance you are not going to achieve the same levels of success as people like Tony Robbins, Elon Musk, Gary Vaynerchuk or Sheryl Sandberg."
"When you have a clear idea of what you enjoy doing, when your work is something you love doing, there is no dividing line between work and pleasure."
"The secret to a happy and fulfilled life is not really a secret. It is as Steve Jobs said in his famous Stanford University Commencement address in 2005; finding what you love."
Episode references:
Steve Jobs Stanford University Commencement address 2005: https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/12/youve-got-find-love-jobs-says/
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226: Do You Want Comfort or Growth by Steve Pavlina on How To Empower Yourself

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