The Interconnectedness of All Life

The Interconnectedness of All Life

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! We are excited to share Carl Sagan's life-altering perspective of our Home, where he challenges us to consider the interconnectedness of all life. Sagan was an astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator who understood the importance of humility! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many…
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New Data Shows More Money Leads to Greater Happiness

New Data Shows More Money Leads to Greater Happiness

Rule 7 of our 10 Rules for Life is, “To be rich, spend money on what you love.” As we introduce that rule, we note that as long as you have enough money (currently an income of around $100,000 per year), more money won’t make you much happier. This is based on a famous economic study, but a new study has the opposite finding. So, what is true? Does more money lead to greater happiness? Studies on the Relationship Between Money and Happiness It is very hard to study the relationship between money and happiness without controlling for other factors,…
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Concentrate on the Present Moment

Concentrate on the Present Moment

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Have you ever found yourself lost in thoughts of yesterday or maybe even tomorrow? We hope this quote from Buddha, offers a powerful antidote, urging us to redirect our attention to the present moment! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem…
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Do Everything with an Abundance of Love

Do Everything with an Abundance of Love

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Mimi Novic is an inspirational author and motivational speaker who focuses on self-awareness and spiritual growth. We hope you enjoy this quote from her book, Brilliance of Dawn! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of Life…
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Boredom Sparks Brilliance: How Zoning Out Leads To Great Ideas

Boredom Sparks Brilliance: How Zoning Out Leads To Great Ideas

In the past, we've shared a few brain hacks for maximum effectiveness. Now, we're excited to share how to make the most of your brain, especially when you're bored! Have you ever found that your most brilliant ideas came about while you're doing mundane tasks such as folding laundry or loading the dishwasher? That's because when feeling bored, your brain goes into what neuroscientist Marcus Raichle calls "default mode" where a network in your brain starts busily thinking and daydreaming. Check out the TedTalk below, where journalist Manoush Zomorodi shares her experience with zoning out and how boredom sparks brilliance! https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas…
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To Begin You Must Simply Just Begin

To Begin You Must Simply Just Begin

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from Gordon B. Hinckley, an American leader and writer. We hope it inspires you to take the leap on whatever it is you have been wanting by simply deciding to just begin. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of…
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Happiness Is Like A Butterfly

Happiness Is Like A Butterfly

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! We're excited to share a quote from the late Bowdoin College alum, Nathaniel Hawthorne! He was best known as a novelist and short story writer, focusing on morality and history. Here's his take on happiness and how it resembles a butterfly. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version…
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Blue Zones: Longevity Miracle or Just Bad Data?

Blue Zones: Longevity Miracle or Just Bad Data?

A few months ago we shared lessons from bestselling author Dan Buettner’s series, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. There are several lessons I have applied to my plans for a long, happy life. Just this past week I heard an interview that questioned whether the Blue Zones are real, or instead a case of bad data. Here is what I found out through a bit of research. Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones Dan Buettner’s Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones describes areas of the world with higher life expectancies and…
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Overcome Trouble and Find Strength in the Sun

Overcome Trouble and Find Strength in the Sun

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from the late Wilma Rudolph, a track and field Olympic champion in 1956 and 1960. She sure knew how to overcome any trouble that may have come her way. Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem…
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Excellence is a Habit, Not An Act

Excellence is a Habit, Not An Act

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from Shaquille O'Neal, more famously known as Shaq. He is a former NBA player, very familiar with habits and excellence, turned sports analyst! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach your goals and achieve new heights. We offer regular blog posts and a weekly newsletter that contains a range of content to help you become the best version of yourself! Many of these improvements stem from the 10 Rules of Life…
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