Prove it
We can sometimes be transfixed with an endeavour and not sure why. It holds our attention and we find it hard to let go of. When you find yourself trying to determine if this endeavour is positively or negatively affecting your life, it’s helpful to identify the origins of this pursuit. You will gain clarity […]
Dealing with rejection
When your ideas or initiatives are rejected by others, it can be easy to feel discouraged. Here are two ways to help shift your mindset from negative to positive. The first is to appreciate that rejection is feedback. People are telling you what they don’t want, which can be an invitation to understand what they […]
You mean a lot to someone
You are having an incredible impact on someone. You may not know who. You may not know how. But what you are doing and saying means a lot to them. And that’s really important to appreciate. .
Explore the unknown but stay present
If you decide to look for another job or sell your business, there’s no telling how long your search will take. That’s why it’s important to keep trying to make the best of your current circumstances. If you switch off in your current role while looking for a new one, you risk closing off potential […]
Growth is discomfort
The fascinating thing about life is that we want to grow while striving for comfort. But growth requires change, which is inherently uncomfortable. It means challenging existing thinking. Struggling with new behaviours. Stepping into the unknown. The secret to growth then is being comfortable with discomfort. .
Career, business or both?
Quarter Life Academy helps people in their 20s and 30s improve their business and career prospects. The reason we focus on both career and business is that these worlds are far more accessible than people realise. Just because you begin your working life with a career, doesn’t mean you are restricted from starting a business. […]
Bright shiny objects
Whenever you commit to a goal, be careful to avoid bright shiny objects. These are the “good ideas” that suddenly appear but are actually distractions that won’t help you with your goal. If you decide to act on these impulses, you risk undoing the progress you’ve made, or potentially abandoning your goal altogether. What bright […]
Buying toilet paper on a subscription
Subscription income is a powerful driver of value for business. Subscriptions preserve the relationship with the customer and keep the dialogue open to offer new products and services over time. Recurring income is also valuable for managing your business as it makes forecasting cash flows easier. Consider how your business can provide subscriptions for your […]
Survivorship bias
Humans relate strongly to tangible success stories, but the reality is they are exceptions and not the rule. For every person that has succeeded, there are countless others that have not. It’s great to be inspired by success stories and try to learn from them, provided you approach them as a sceptic. If you’d like […]
Be deliberate with sleep
Many of us have a passive approach to sleep. We go to bed when we’re done streaming episodes. We manage our alertness by focusing on stimulants. We look forward to the weekend because we can sleep-in. You may feel like you don’t have enough time to get the sleep you need. But when you put […]