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8 Tips to Write a Thesis in 30 Days (Bonus Tip Included)

Every student wants to know how to write a thesis in a month. Before sharing the tips that I’ve used in my writing journey, we first need to ask: is it possible to write a thesis in one month, and actually finish it? The answer to this question is yes! You absolutely can write a thesis in 30 days. And you can write your thesis, from start to finish, without the emotional distress that often comes with such a monumental task. And, before you ask, no you’re not going to pay anybody to write a thesis for you. You’re going…

90 Day Challenge, Habits

The Absurdity of Stanford’s Marshmallow Experiment

stanford university marshmallow experiment

One of the key skills successful people have that others don’t is the ability to delay gratification. Training yourself to resist immediate rewards and to wait for larger more compelling ones can make a huge difference to your life. It can help you make more informed decisions and excel in your personal and professional pursuits. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that the long terms benefits of this skill were put to the test in the famous Marshmallow Experiment. Stanford University psychologist; Walter Mischel, placed a plate of marshmallows (or cookies in some cases) in front of a class of…

90 Day Challenge, Time Management

Rapid Reading Super Tips to Read More in Less Time

Rapid reading is a speed reading technique that I have used in college and graduate school. I have seen a lot of success from using it. So here are my tips to help you with rapid reading so that you can read more rapidly in less time. 1. World Record in Rapid Reading Anne Jones, the six-time world speed reading champion, who reads at an average of 4700 words per minute (that’s about19 times the speed of the average reader who reads 250 – 300 words per minute) has just finished reading Go Set a Watchman in just 25 minutes…

90 Day Challenge, Habits

Waking Up at 5 AM: How I Became an Early Riser in 3 Days

Waking up at 5 AM has added many benefits to my life. In fact, waking up this early allows me to be more productive, and it also connects me with the natural rhythm of the earth. I honestly feel more in-sync with it, and it’s a feeling I wouldn’t trade for the world. 1. Is it Possible to Wake Up at 5 AM in 3 Days? This post is about my experience trying to wake up at 5 am and how I managed to do that in three days. For a better and more effective approach (that takes more than…

90 Day Challenge, Blogging

Blog Writing: What I learned from Writing a Blog for 90 Days in a Row

A while back, I took on a blog writing challenge. I decided to write a blog and publish a blog post every single day for three months. I called that challenge the 90,000 Words in 90 Days Challenge. 1. Blog Writing: The Challenge The premise of my blog writing challenge was fairly simple: write a quality blog post on any area within the discipline of personal development and post it on this blog before midnight – and to do so every single day for 90 days. I planned for each article to be no less than a 1000 words. And…

90 Day Challenge, Purpose

Don’t Waste Your Opportunities

People are not dealt the same hand in life. They all have different starting points. We are all born with different talents and abilities. That’s a truism. However, we all have the choice to get better at what we do and, despite our starting point in life, we can often do something about it — to either get ahead, stay still, or slide backwards. I prefer to view success in life as a choice. But I know many people who see things differently. Some people attribute the success of others to luck, circumstances, connections, and even family ties. These people are free…

90 Day Challenge

Self-Discipline in 10 Days: Tried and Tested Method

Is there a way to have more self-discipline in 10 days? Yes. Here is my tried and tested method so that you can become a more self-disciplined student, writer, entrepreneur or athlete. 1. Self-Discipline in 10 Days: Initial Thoughts Summer is almost over, and soon most of us are going to be back at our daily grind. But, I won’t. I decided to leave my job and pursue what I love to do; which is to write. Writing is the kind of activity that requires an immense amount of self-discipline to do well. In fact, self-discipline is a necessary precursor…

90 Day Challenge, Positive Thinking

Stop Making Excuses And Take Charge of Your Life

If only we could stop making excuses, we can radically change our lives and do much more than we ever thought we were capable of. Making excuses is convenient. It is easy, cheap, and we can use excuses to deflect responsibility. Excuses allow us to stay still and stop ourselves from changing to the better. However, we can learn how to stop making excuses using my “excuses-countering method,” and begin to see the difference we want in our lives. Three Steps to Stop Making Excuses I have experimented over the years with different techniques to help me stop making excuses.…

90 Day Challenge, Goals

The Disagreeable Personality as a Success Factor

In the past few years, studies have shown that being “agreeable” in the workplace is negatively linked to success. The disagreeable personality, on the other hand, has a much greater chance of succeeding. Agreeableness is a personality trait that indicates how likely you are to conform to social expectations and promote good feeling within your group. The more agreeable you are, the more likely it is for you to make “acceptable” decisions — in order not to upset anyone and be disliked. In his book; David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, Malcolm Gladwell reiterates this…

90 Day Challenge, Habits

Falling Off Good Habits And How to Recover Using 3 Simple Rules

I wish had a dollar for every time I heard someone say they wish they could just stick to their good habits and not fall off track. Just ask yourself this: how often have you tried to stick to the good habit of eating a well-balanced diet and have fallen off the wagon a few weeks or a few months later? What about exercise? What about writing? Here are some tips to deal with habit relapse and get back on track. 1. Why Good Habits Slip? The thing about good habits is that they require both – work and patience.…