“If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.” – Greg McKeown Why it works Greg McKeown (pictured) is a British-American author and speaker known for his bestselling books Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. In his work, he advocates a simpler, more intentional approach to productivity — one rooted … Continued

Dear readers, Before diving into today’s post, I have an important update to share. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for me, both professionally and personally. My first book is due for submission, and my wife and I are expecting our second child. Exciting times, with plenty of commitments! To make more … Continued

“The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.” — Susan Cain Why it works Susan Cain (pictured) is an American author and speaker best known for her groundbreaking work on introversion. She began her career in law and corporate negotiation before shifting her focus to the overlooked power of … Continued

“Where focus goes, energy flows” – Tony Robbins Why it works Tony Robbins (pictured) is an American author, coach, and motivational speaker. His bestselling books have influenced millions. His coaching has shaped the success of world leaders like Bill Clinton, top executives like Marc Benioff, and Hollywood actors like Hugh Jackman. And his seminars have … Continued

“Hard skills get you in the door, but soft skills move you up the ladder” – Unknown Why it works James Heckman (pictured) is an American economist and Nobel laureate known for his work on econometrics and human capital development. In his 2012 paper Hard evidence on soft skills, he described soft skills “as personality traits, goals, … Continued

“Heroes finish strong.” – Brian Johnson Why it works Brian Johnson (pictured) is an American entrepreneur, podcaster and author known for bridging ancient wisdom with behavioral science. After founding and selling multiple companies, he embarked on an ambitious mission with his Public Benefit Corporation Heroic: to help 51% of humanity flourish by 2051. In his bestselling book, Areté: … Continued

“The leader’s job is to put other people on stage.” – Liz Wiseman Why it works Liz Wiseman (pictured) is an American author, researcher and executive advisor best known for her work on how leaders can make those around them smarter. After working at Oracle from 1988 to 2005, she spent the last two decades diving … Continued

“Difficulty is what wakes up the genius” – Nassim Taleb Why it works Nassim Taleb (pictured) is a Lebanese-American scholar, former trader and author known for his work on uncertainty, probability, risk, human error and decision-making. He is the author of the Incerto book series on these topics. The series includes the bestsellers The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, The Bed of … Continued

“Authentic happiness derives from raising the bar for yourself, not rating yourself against others.” – Martin Seligman Why it works Martin Seligman (pictured) is an American psychologist, educator, and author.  Widely known as “the father of positive psychology”, he played a major role in shifting psychology’s focus from treating illness to promoting well-being. In an influential paper co-authored … Continued

“A brave leader is someone who says I see you. I hear you. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m going to keep listening and asking questions.” – Brené Brown Why it works Brené Brown (pictured) is an American academic, author, and speaker. She has spent over two decades studying the interplay of vulnerability, … Continued