The fear of rejection and failure is the single greatest obstacle to success in adult life. Taken to its extreme, we become totally preoccupied with not making a mistake, with seeking approval for security above all other considerations. The experience of the fear of failure is in the words of “I can’t”, I can’t.” We …

1. Get over the company-name thing. Many people agonize endlessly over dreaming up the perfect company name. Don’t. If you’re waiting until you come up with the perfect name, you’re also waiting to start making money. Instead, at least for now, forget branding and unique selling propositions and all the business-identity stuff. And don’t worry …

We hardly ever think about it, but a leader’s words are a powerful means for motivating people at work.  But where do you start with what to say, or even how to say things that will inspire? According to Dr. Paul White, co-author of The New York Times bestseller The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, words of affirmation are the primary …

It starts with self-awareness. One of the most effective ways to take this journey to a more integrated, authentic understanding of ourselves is to explore our personal belief systems. Few psychological dynamics are as fundamental as our beliefs. Beliefs literally create our reality; they are the lenses or filters through which we interpret the world. …

A rare Rolex watch owned by the late movie star Paul Newman has been sold for a world record $17.8million. It had been expected to sell for around $1.3milion but after fierce bidding, the iconic watch was won by an anonymous applicant for more than 13 times the asking price, the Daily Mail reports. The …