by Michael Rucker | Apr 10, 2011 | Having Fun
A consistent trait of peak performers is that they seek out strategies to increase self-control. Self-control is our ability to stay steadfast regarding long-term goals despite natural human urges to partake in instantly gratifying activities. Having fun is one of the...
by Michael Rucker | Mar 13, 2011 | Having Fun
Smiling and laughing are physical manifestations of having fun. One of the easiest short cuts to tricking the mind out of a bad mood is to find reasons to smile and laugh. Why smile? Well, why not? While stress has been linked to a lot of health issues, smiling,...
by Michael Rucker | Feb 27, 2011 | Having Fun
As humans, most of us are inclined to spend more time dwelling on our negative attributes, and trying to improve upon them, than we are developing our inherent strengths. We learn this bad habit at an early age… a child is deficient in math but great at writing?...
by Michael Rucker | Jan 30, 2011 | Having Fun
Well honed concentration skills are a cornerstone of being able to perform at our peak. Concentration is the ability to do a chosen task by focusing on the outcome and either blocking or mitigating distractions. Recent studies have shown that concentration can be...
by Michael Rucker | Jan 16, 2011 | Having Fun
This week we are going to discuss making fitness fun. Too many of us drag ourselves to the gym to get in a quick workout because of some sort of self-imposed obligation. While the gym is great, why do we drive 20 minutes to sit on a treadmill for 30 minutes?...
by Michael Rucker | Jan 2, 2011 | Having Fun
New research shows that creativity and imagination are two important qualities in human performance and are often overlooked attributes. Today, most employee performance evaluation checklists show metrics that measure one’s analytical skills, job competencies,...
