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Cal Newport’s definition of deep work is the ability to focus without distraction, on a cognitively demanding task.  He posits that, generally, people have lost the ability to do deep work [...]

Last week we got to watch the conclusion of the exciting series between Chicago and Tampa Bay! Both teams were fierce competitors, and both were playing to win. So, what set Chicago apart? One [...]

Ever feel like you have so many things you want to accomplish in life and they just take so much longer to realize than you think they should? Have you ever noticed that you are keen to get to [...]

We all face difficult situations in our lives. Whether they happen at work or in our personal life, most of us try to avoid them because we don’t like conflict. In my experience, these [...]

So, you are faced with the choice between a cookie and a piece of fruit for dessert. Looking at that cookie, you can almost taste how good it will be. Well, guess what. That cookie won’t taste as [...]

Looking for ‘good people?’ You are not alone! The number one challenge businesses face these days is how to attract quality people that want to work hard, and keep them. In this [...]

Recently my phone spent the night outside in a thunderstorm. I had a week of no phone calls, iphone emails, texts, snapchats or tweets. I followed the advice of the tech savvy and put my phone in [...]