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This was a question someone requested from me on Quora yesterday, so I wanted to share it with you too. Q: How do successful people stay productive working long hours? A: Mustafa, this is a great question. You may have noticed that successful people have not only mastered the art of focus, but they also have abundant energy!  While ...

What is your starting point when you’re creating your business or personal goals? Unless you have been living under a rock for the past several years, your answer will be “the WHY! Of course, I start with WHY”. The concept of starting with WHY came from a genius TED talk and book by Simon Sinek. Having said that, ...

Entrepreneur and overwhelmed? Think you may be depressed? I can relate. See if this approach can help: 1. It’s great that you realize that this may be depression and not “the way things are”, meaning it is a subjective state of mind, meaning it doesn’t hold TRUTH in itself and can change if you’re willing to ...

Last week I was on the phone with my friend from San Diego. She’s been going through a tough time. If you’re juggling several projects that each feels like a full time job, you understand – it’s stressful! My friend is in charge of a large technology project for a bank that is driving her ...

With exams in full swing, November can be a pressure cooker for students. The challenge is to succeed without allowing stress to take a heavy toll on your body and mind. In this article, I will share strategies for managing stress while performing at your best under pressure. First, you need to understand that the best ...

This “unusual” pairing came to me during a chance encounter a few years ago in New York. I was exiting Starbucks with a hot brew in hand, before heading back to the venue where I was teaching a Mindfulness workshop that evening. As I stepped outside through the revolving door, I was confronted by a young ...

June 1-3, 2016 – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Mindfulness 2.0: How to Rock Productivity and Performance Awakened Leadership: Mindfulness in Business Conference When your mother said you should start your day with a good breakfast, she was wrong! At least partially. Last week’s Awakened Leadership: Mindfulness in Business and at Work conference was all about how to ...