Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation that lists five categories of human needs that dictate individual behavior. These five categories refer to physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs.[1] Motivation plays a big part in athletic coaching. I spent 44 years coaching basketball and each day … Read more
Budgeting is hard. It’s time-consuming and requires you to face the fact that you spend money. And often times, the money you’re spending could have been saved. Do you really need that six dollar latte? Do you have to have that scarf that you will wear one time and then forget about? No, I don’t … Read more
At a time where people seem to define themselves by what they have -via Instagram bragging or the recent obsession with affluence, you’d be surprised to find that growing alongside that trend are an increasing number of individuals who identify themselves as minimalists. Minimalists, i.e. people who choose to live comfortably with as few material … Read more
Nobody likes a liar. It doesn’t take a statistic to know that is a fact. For the most part, spotting a liar is simple, and we can easily disassociate with that person. But sometimes the person who lies, and lies often, is a relative. While everyone lies at some point, trying to love someone who … Read more
Have you ever gone through a situation so bad that you sat down for a moment and wondered if you have thought this through because then you wouldn’t be stuck in this mess? You probably have because half the hardships that we meet in our life are created by ridiculous decisions we make, which are … Read more
How often do you wake up in the morning with bothersome thoughts, that you should change something in your life? Whether it’s a job you don’t enjoy, or restless relationships, which makes you miserable, or even the length of your hair. On the one hand, this kind of “itching feeling” is overwhelming; on the other … Read more
Self actualization. It’s the process of becoming the best possible version of yourself, and it’s what we all want – whether or not we realize it. The theory of self actualization was proposed by a psychologist named Abraham Maslow [1], and he believed that people who had achieved it were: Completely self-accepting Not afraid to … Read more
Faced with a career choice and wondering which road to take? Frankly, if you can get a job that you’re passionate about, you’re one of the few lucky ones in the world. But if you’re still figuring out what your ideal job should be like or you need a bunch of money to realize your dream … Read more
What if I told you creative people are found to be more attractive by others? According to a study done by Christopher Watkins, “Creativity can enhance your attractiveness both as a potential date and as a potential social partner” [1]. This may sound great, but there is more to the study than just this. Other … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re between pay checks, running low on cash and then disaster strikes and you need money–now. Or you get paid on Friday and find yourself broke on Monday. You have too much integrity or are too scared to rob a bank…but the thought has crossed your mind. Don’t fret! I am … Read more
People handle difficult situations in many different ways. Have you had news that upset you, but instead you carried on with your day as if it didn’t happen? Or perhaps you have heard stories of people who went through traumatic episodes yet have no memory of them? Defense mechanisms are the different ways that people … Read more
You are waiting at the doctor’s office, or even for your bus. There’s nothing to do but stare at the people around you – all waiting. You’re boredom antsy and start to fidget. Before you cave in to that gnawing sense of boredom, grab your phone and check out some of these cool apps. They’ll … Read more
Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn all have one thing in common: They’re widely regarded as some of the best leaders in the world today. But what really makes a great leader? Is it about knowing how to manage – or is it something entirely different? What Everyone Is Wrong About … Read more
It is difficult to be in a relationship with someone else if you have a negative relationship with yourself. It can make you feel emotionally dependent on your partner. It can make you feel jealous and crazy. It can cause friction in your relationship, and it can cause the relationship to turn sour. This leaves … Read more
Business success is defined by starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or maybe more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. What Are Critical Success Factors (CSF) and How They Can Make Your Business Success Measurable Critical success factors are usually known as common to … Read more