Being More Productive with the 80/20 Rule

As posted to the FightMediocrity YouTube Channel on 10/24/14 (Run time: 3 min, 52 sec) In this thought provoking clip, FightMediocrity provides a quick review and recommendation of "The 80/20 Principle" by Richard Koch. The unspoken corollary to the 80/20 principle is that little of what we spend our time on actually counts. But by concentrating on those things that do, we can unlock the enormous potential of the magic 20 percent, and transform our effectiveness in our jobs, our careers, our businesses, and our lives. (This is Blog Post #1020) FightMediocrity is dedicated to fighting mediocrity through big ideas. The artist picks some of his favorite books in self-improvement and self-help that he has found useful on his personal development journey, animates them, and shares them with his...

How to Have More Willpower

As posted to the FightMediocrity YouTube Channel on 6/30/15 (Run time: 4 min, 39 sec) In this thought provoking clip, FightMediocrity provides a quick review and recommendation of "The Willpower Instinct" by Kelly McGonigal.  The book reports that 3 scientifically proven ways to have more willpower are: Get enough sleep Meditate Do important things first (This is Blog Post #670) FightMediocrity is dedicated to fighting mediocrity through big ideas. The artist picks some of his favorite books in self-improvement and self-help that he has found useful on his personal development journey, animates them, and shares them with his audience....

4 Pieces of Advice from Elon Musk

As posted to the FightMediocrity YouTube Channel on 8/19/19 (Run time: 3 min, 8 sec) Elon Musk advises that, particularly when you're starting a company, you must: Work super hard Attract great people Focus on signal over noise Don't just follow the trend FightMediocrity is dedicated to fighting mediocrity through big ideas. The artist picks some of his favorite books in self-improvement and self-help that he has found useful on his personal development journey, animates them, and shares them with his audience....

As posted to the FightMediocrity YouTube Channel on 3/28/15 (Run time: 6 min, 42 sec) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a business and self-help book written by Stephen Covey. Covey presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by aligning oneself to what he calls "true north" principles based on a character ethic that he presents as universal and timeless. (Wikipedia 2/10/19) FightMediocrity is dedicated to fighting mediocrity through big ideas. The artist picks some of his favorite books in self-improvement and self-help that he has found useful on his personal development journey, animates them, and shares them with his audience....