"One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular. " -Tony Robbins This morning I woke up, brewed...
“Smile, breathe and go slowly” -Thich Nhat Hanh Average Read Time: 1.5 Minutes Note from Scott: This post is shorter than usual. Please use the extra time to actually get outside and do it! Yesterday I woke up with a ton of things on my list. Instead of rolling...
"Is what you wrote today worth reading about tomorrow?" -Danny Patterson No one buys anything without a good story. Your product won't sell, you won't get a date and you'll be no different than the 100 other people who apply for that dream job--unless you have a story...
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." -Joseph Addison Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Read Time: 3.5 Minutes (1 minute if you were using these tools...
“Instead of focusing on how much you can accomplish, focus on how much you can absolutely love what you’re doing.” -Leo Babauta Average Read Time: 4.2 Minutes Last weekend I sat down to dinner with Leo Babauta in San Francisco. Four years ago he started ZenHabits. Within a year...
“Give your fullest attention to whatever the moment presents.” -Eckhart Tolle Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Read Time: 3 Minutes When was the last time your mind was clear, calm and empty? Completely absorbed in the present moment? For many, it's tough to remember. Of all the things I've tried to...
"It’s risky out on the limb, but that’s where all the fruit is." -Robin Sharma Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Read Time: 3.7 Minutes Think back on a time when you were ridiculously uncomfortable. Perhaps even terrified. Your palms are sweaty, your heart's pounding, it's tough to sleep. I'm talking...
"Perhaps too much of everything is as bad as too little." -Edna Ferber Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Read Time: 4.5 Minutes Do you know the biggest roadblock between most people and their personal freedom? Not understanding what's really enough. What is enough for you? It's a question so few stop...
Written by Scott Dinsmore – Follow me on Twitter. Average Read Time: 2.5 Minutes *********** Hi! If you're visiting from the recent mention on ZenHabits and are new to the action, then welcome. Leo's a good friend and even better workout partner. This post led to the 30-day Crossfit...
[caption id="attachment_1698" align="aligncenter" width="495"] Taken outside a small fishing village while mountain biking through the island of Mljet[/caption] “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average...