Motivation is a crucial factor in achieving our goals and living fulfilling lives. Understanding the different types of motivation, as well as the factors that influence it, can help us to be more effective in our endeavors. In this article, we will explore the concept of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, the role of autonomy and goal setting, and the influence of self-determination and self-esteem on motivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to the drive to engage in activities for their own sake, because they are personally meaningful or enjoyable. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand ..read more

Introduction With the right tools, anyone can become financially free. It's not a matter of luck or birthright—it's about putting in the time and effort to build a system that works for your life. Here are ten steps that will help you get there: Track your spending. Tracking your spending can be a daunting task, but it's also one of the most important steps towards financial freedom. Tracking your spending helps you keep on top of where all of your money is going and identify areas in which you feel like you're overspending. For many people, this process starts with a pen and paper — either in ..read more

Introduction Productivity is all about developing good habits. If you want to be more productive, you need to start by setting aside specific times and places for work. Then, spend some time organizing and planning ahead so that your tasks are less stressful and you have the space to enjoy other aspects of life. Get organized. One of the easiest ways to be more productive is by getting organized. You might be thinking, "How can I get more stuff done when I'm already so busy?" Well, here's how: Organize your workspace. Get rid of the clutter and make sure everything in view is something impor ..read more

We believe that understanding the principles of solving big life problems is more important understanding the details. For example, we know we should eat a salad instead of a pizza when trying to drop weight. Weight loss, then, is not a knowledge problem, but a discipline problem in the majority of cases. A discipline problem is hard because its complexity overwhelms us and prevents good decision making. Let's fix that. Our Principles: 1. Quantify to identify an end-goal 2. Estimate to identify smaller, more achievable goals 3. Build a system to stick those smaller goals Make the Pro ..read more

What are some of the beliefs that have held people back from the living the life they dream of? Why do these beliefs exist? And what can we do about it? Today, we interview Denise Disla, a clinical psychologist and Certified Transformational Coach, to learn more about some of these pervasive, hard-to-tackle problems and how professionals manage them. You can follow Denise's work on Medium and her blog, Unchained. Q: In your experience, what are some of the beliefs that have held people back from living the life they dream of the most? A: I believe there are a variety of things that tend to ho ..read more

Introduction At its core, weight loss/gain comes down to calories in vs. calories out (CICO). Calories in, we control through consumption of food & drink; calories out we control via activity (i.e. basal activity or your basal metabolic rate, the energy we expend to function, and physical exercise). I should note — don't take this CICO approach too literally; you shouldn't have to count every calorie you consume. We'll get to this later, but this is a short-sighted approach that depletes your willpower and narrows your focus on the wrong goal. A normal, healthy weight is a part of a health ..read more

How does what we eat affect our health? What are some of the biggest problems that prevent us from eating well today? What can we do about it? Today, we interview Kath Younger, RD, of blog Kath Eats to learn more about how professionals tackle these challenges. Q: In your experience, what have been some of the biggest challenges faced by people trying to eat healthy today? Any thoughts on what’s caused this? A: Life has gotten busier than every with more demands and distractions from work, social media, family life, tech and more. More women are working and no one has time to simmer sauces ma ..read more

Getting overwhelmed is a natural part of life. Learn the high-level principles for how getting overwhelmed — or taking in more information than you know how to use to your advantage — can lead to anxiety. This is particularly important in the age of information overload, with so much so readily available. Interested in learning more? We explore these topics in greater depth in our Habits Guide. Check out our other books, personal coaching programs — or set yourself up with some Bemore t-shirts, hats, or wall art ..read more

Introduction Have you ever done something you weren't really proud of? Picked on someone? Procrastinated on a big assignment? Weren't there for a loved one? When things get too complicated, we have a tendency to lose sight of the real problem — this is a byproduct of deeply ingrained evolutionary circuits that narrow our focus to help us solve very short-term threats. Think hunter-gatherer ancestors being chased by a lion when out looking for food. These fight-or-flight instincts helped us back then, but don't help us in a world where all that we need is — well, everywhere. The problem with be ..read more

These quotes come from some of the greatest thinkers in history — and should serve as a benchmark for how to think about life and it's experiences. It is the chiefest point of happiness that a man is willing to be what he is. (Erasmus)  Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. (John Wooden) If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got. (Anonymous) Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. (Winston Churchill) Try not to become a person of success ..read more