Happy New Year! Every new year, we are reminded of the newness of another year. Regardless of whether you set a New Year’s resolution, you observe your life and compare it to what last year felt like. As a person who enjoys optimizing, I look to see what I can add, remove or adjust in my life. Perhaps add some cardio to my workouts or eat more vegetables. Maybe it’s … [Read more...]
Work Well: Willpower, Routine, Habit
I washed my face and brushed my teeth after having one drink too many at Boxi Park. The next morning, I realized I had finally created a successful habit loop. Willpower is the single most important habit for individual success. In a 2005 study analyzing 164 eighth grade students, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that students who exerted high levels … [Read more...]