Here are 10 of the worst habits that are holding you back from success:
  
1. Waiting for the ‘right’ moment
How many times have you said, “I’m just going to wait until I have enough
money saved up,” or “I need to research more.” As the Chinese proverb
goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is
now.”

 Stop waiting for the unicorn and take the bull by the horns now. Any action
is better than no action.

 2. The approval of others
While it is important to receive validation for your work, constantly seeking
that pat on the back from others will get you nowhere. Do not feed into the ego
of your ever-needy self-esteem. It is nice
to receive good comments on your work. But do not mix up what is good for the
ego for what is good for your productivity.

 3. The need to always be perfect
Perfectionism is crippling. By all means strive for excellence and seek to
produce the best product you are able to deliver. But spending far too much time
on any task can become detrimental when you have people waiting for you to
deliver. If your work meets their expectations, then drop the product. If you
exceed it, even better. But do not keep them waiting too long. You could spend
an eternity improving a product.

 4. Giving too much respect
Even Einstein made mistakes. Just because someone is in a prominent position,
it does not mean they have all the answers. This habit cripples many people who
listen to ‘respectable’ figures who are in a completely different field
to them.

 How many times have you seen an actor endorsing a product they know nothing
about and people listening just because they are famous? Terrible habit.

 5. Germophobia
It should not only be great leaders that aren’t afraid of getting their hands
dirty, but anyone striving after success. Getting your hands dirty means
engaging in a task that is outside of your responsibility.

 Win the respect of others by doing something beyond your duty.

 6. Not learning from people ‘less’ than you
Pride is like putting poison into your own glass of water. Great knowledge
can come from anyone. But if you simply shut someone off because they do not
have a PhD or they are not a CEO, you are potentially robbing yourself of a
golden nugget. You never know what kind of experience a person has or who the
person may be connected with.

 7. Rushing the last look
You are so excited with finishing your work that you just want to ship it
straight out the door without giving it a final once-over. This is the
Achilles Heel for most writers. But what separates a good writer from an
average writer is patience- many writers will let an article sit overnight and
then make more edits in the morning before sending it. This applies for other
industries also, take time to give it one last thorough check. Even get someone
else to have a look before you ship or hit the send button.

 8. Not being vulnerable
It is easy to feel the need to put on a mask in your career, particularly if
you are in leadership. No doubt there is a clear line that needs to be drawn
between employers and employees. But you need to take off the iron suit every
now and then.

 Admit to making mistakes, make apologies when you are in the wrong. You will
be respected.

 9. Too stubborn to let go
While grit, tenacity, and perseverance are all great qualities, they can be
crippling when they are directed toward the wrong goal. This is difficult with
any project that you have poured your heart and soul into. But if it is not
profitable nor bringing you closer to your goal, then you need to recognize when
you are being stubborn and let go. Treat any humiliation like water off a duck’s
back and direct your energy toward the next project.

 10. The contentment plateau
There is a dark side to being satisfied with your work and accomplishments.
Being content and comfortable is the enemy of improvement. Take time during your
journey to stop and smell the roses, but do not let be left standing there when
the roses are long gone.

 Keep setting the bar higher. Knock down a goal, celebrate it, move on.
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How to change your life is a big interest of mine, mainly because I did it
myself. Three years ago my life was very different — I was living in London and
was not very happy.

 Fast forward to now — I spend half the year in Ibiza and look after private
clients in 3 different countries, write for some amazing websites and am about
to launch my first group training program about how to market yourself and get
clients.

 If you want to change any aspect of your life — whether it means starting or
growing a business, getting in shape or moving abroad and working from the beach
— I’ve compiled 8 badass ways to get the life you want, shake things up and
achieve your goals.

 1. Stop worrying about what other people think of you.
This is a hard one to get your head around, but once you do, it’s life
changing. The truth is that people will always have opinions, no matter what you
do. Holding yourself back and not chasing the life you want because of other
people will leave you feeling stuck. Who cares what other people think of you?!
I’d rather be the person who works toward her goals rather than the one who
sits, waiting.
 
2. Invest in yourself first.
Past high school or college, most of us don’t think about carrying on with
learning, which is a shame. What skills can you learn to help you to achieve
your goals? Instead of wasting time reading gossip magazines, look at books that
can teach you valuable things or audio books to make your daily commute easier
and more fruitful. Always invest in yourself first.

 3. Choose your influences.
When clients talk to me about making changes, one of the first things I
consider are the things that influence their view of the world. If you want to
be and entrepreneur and start your own business, then stop reading horror
stories about how bad the economy is. Your subconscious listens to everything
that you tell it; decide what you want to be true for you.

 4. Take action in spite of fear.
One of the most powerful pieces of advice I was ever given was to take action
in spite of fear, rather than waiting for it to go away. When you are living an
exciting life, there will always be an element of fear involved as you have new
experiences. Rather than let it stop you, remember that you are uncomfortable
because you are simply traveling out of your comfort zone, which is
positive.

 5. Find a spiritual practice.
Every morning and evening, I chant and do a Buddhist practice called Gongyo.
I also meditate and practice EFT tapping.

 Find a practice that works for you and make it a part of your life. You have
an infinite supply of wisdom and inspiration inside of you — give yourself the
time to connect with it and watch how your life changes.

 6. Let your past go.
We’ve all had painful experiences in our lives — it’s just part of being a
human being. When I became a Buddhist, one of the first quotes I read that
really helped me was “Resentment is like holding a hot coal and expecting the
other person’s hand to get burned.”

 It’s healthy to work to not carry resentment around with you, as it weighs
you down. If you are not sure how to let something go, be open to knowing more —
then, the answers will come.

 7. Stop talking, start doing.
I have new clients make lists of things that they are not doing to
reach a goal. One of the best ways to stay stuck in your life is to constantly
talk about things and never take action. If you want to really change your life
or achieve big goal, then commit to being someone who takes big action and talks
about it after rather than the other way around.

 8. Listen to people who have what you want.
Don’t listen to your broke friend about how to make more money or grow your
business. It sounds obvious enough, but most of the time, people are so quick to
give advice that they actually aren’t qualified to be giving. Seek out people
who have the life that you want, learn from them, read their books and take
their classes — first-hand knowledge is worth it’s weight in gold.

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In March 2012, when I was 21, I collapsed at home. I had a lingering cold for
a few weeks but thought nothing of it, continued working, going out and
traveling. The cold turned out to be a virus that was attacking my immune system
and left me hospitalized. It took one month of treatment in the hospital and
another three months of visits to a rehab hospital to relearn how to walk, hold
a fork, tie my shoelaces and do all the other everyday activities that we take
for granted.

I made a full recovery, but during what was a pretty scary time, I realized
the importance of taking care of the number one person in your life: yourself.
It’s time we all stop feeling guilty for being a little selfish and here’s
why:

 It’s okay to say no.
Before I was hospitalized, I was running myself into the ground, working long
hours at my first full-time job. I had just graduated from university and wanted
to progress my career quickly. I was also taking on freelance work, unpaid
internships, going to the gym and maintaining a social life. Sound familiar? We
all do it. We push ourselves to the breaking point, too afraid to say no in case
we let someone down or miss out on a great opportunity.

 But learning to say no won’t just give you some breathing space — it will
also allow you to focus on doing what you really like and do it well. Running
yourself into the ground because you don’t want to let anyone down will help no
one.
 
Admit when you need help.
Pride is a relatively useless emotion. I’d only been in hospital for a few
days when I realized I really needed to go to the bathroom. There was no one
around except for my boyfriend so I tried to hold on as long as I could, but
there was no way in hell I was using a bedpan. So, my boyfriend pushed me in a
wheelchair to the bathroom and helped me onto the toilet.

 I have never been more embarrassed in my life, but after five minutes, I had
forgotten all about it and so had he. Think about how many times you didn’t ask
for help just because you felt like you should be able to do it on your own, or
you didn’t want to bother someone by asking. We’re always happy to help when
someone asks us, but when it comes to the other way around, for some reason, we
freeze up and try to do everything on our own. Sometimes, you just need to put
your pride aside and admit you need help.

 Do what makes you happy.
After losing almost a year of my life to illness, I felt angry, sad,
frustrated and a whole range of other less-than-positive emotions. Given this
self-pity party, I couldn’t see the silver lining: the chance to press pause and
re-evaluate. My life felt like it was at a standstill because I had to give up
everything: work, gym, a social life.

 But when I stopped to think about it, the reality was that I actually hated
my full-time job and it left me hardly any time to do the freelance work that I
did enjoy. Going to the gym often left me exhausted and all those internships
meant I didn’t have any spare time to see my friends. Luckily, you don’t have to
go through a serious illness to press pause.

 You can do it right now. Think about your life — the parts you like and the
parts you don’t. Then, plan what steps to take to make it better. No excuses.
Life is short, so find what makes you happy and do it. Right now.

 Keep it in perspective.
When something big (and bad) happens, you realize everything that you had
been stressing over wasn’t a big deal. Before I fell ill, I worried about
everything: what people thought of me, whether I said the wrong thing, what I
was going to wear and whether my stomach was flat enough. I didn’t realize how
stressed out I was until I had to focus on only one thing: recovering.

 All the other stuff suddenly seemed so insignificant and I’m much more happy
and relaxed as a result. Complaining about your job, family, friends and
wardrobe is fine every now and again – we all need to vent — but it requires a
bit of perspective. Think about what’s important in the scheme of things. You
have enough problems about which to worry, so prioritize; worry about the big
stuff and don’t sweat the small stuff.

 We could all use a little more perspective. Take a step back and appreciate
what you do have and you might find that what you thought was ruining your life
isn’t so bad after all. By focusing on what is truly important and letting go of
all the stuff that isn’t, you’ll be on your way to being more relaxed, happy and
focused.

 Put yourself first, do what makes you happy and keep it in perspective. Look
after yourself first, because only then can you attempt to take on the rest of
the world.

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An uppercut crashes into your jaw. Your fists clench your heart races and you
feel adrenaline race inside. Time to fight.

 Fighting brings out an instinctual, primordial power. But professional
fighters know that the act of fighting isn’t a crude flash of fury. To come out
on top, a fighter must have courage, a strategy, tenacity and an indomitable
will to succeed. The same traits that shape the greatest fighters also define
the best entrepreneurs. 

 As a kid, I picked the brains of dozens of all-time greats like George
Foreman and Roberto Durán, when my father, a brain surgeon, administered their
pre-fight exams. The lessons I learned from them changed my life forever -- both
in the ring and in the boardroom.

 Now a successful entrepreneur and third-degree black belt, I know firsthand
that the instincts of the greatest fighters can help overcome obstacles and
achieve ambitions.

Here are the four most powerful lessons to help you win the fight in business
and life.

 1. Embrace your fears. Mike Tyson’s trainer Cus D’Amato
taught him to embrace his fear. “The hero and the coward both feel the same
thing, but the hero uses his fear, while the coward runs” D'Amato once told
Tyson.

 Fear is inevitable -- it’s how you choose to respond that makes the
difference. Your business will face crises and crossroads. Don’t let that stop
you. Make your fear your friend. When you embrace it, sit with it and truly feel
your feel, it evaporates. Then you can tackle your challenges with a clear
head

 2. Win with strategy. Brute strength only goes so far. In
the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, George Foreman was heavily favored to beat
Muhammad Ali. He was bigger, faster, stronger and younger, but Ali had a plan.
He leaned against the ropes and let Foreman pummel him. As the ropes absorbed
Foreman’s force, Ali saved his strength and went for the knock out.

 In business, bigger isn’t always better. A shrewd startup can outmaneuver a
slow giant and grab an amazing opportunity. When you’re facing unlikely odds, a
smarter strategy can still win the day.

 3. Stay in the fight. I once struggled with a crucial
partnership deal -- things were turning for the worse and I became deeply
despondent. Then I remembered the importance of fighting in such difficult times
and an old Navy SEAL saying came to mind, “Once you get in a fight, you stay in
a fight.” I came back to myself, found my strength, went into fighter mode and
salvaged the deal from the brink of disaster.

Real fighters persevere through adversity and become stronger for it. Picking
your fights is important, but once you’ve committed, stick it out. If your
business takes a punch, come back two times harder. When retreat isn’t an
option, you’ll find the will to win.

 4. Battle against your own limits. The best fighters always
push themselves further, even when they know that the worst enemy is inside. In
business and in life, we grow not by competing with others but by continually
raising our standards.

 Always stay hungry: perfect your craft, learn new skills and meet new people.
If your organization is good, push it to be great. Never settle for the status
quo. 

Stepping into the ring isn’t for everyone, but we all face our battles. You
won’t win them all but by tapping into the right mindset, you’ll win more than
ever.

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The statistics on brain diseases are frightening … more than 700,000
Canadians suffer from degenerative neurological conditions. Within a generation,
the number of people with dementia in Canada will double to over one
million.

 Mental disorders and addictions are also disorders of the brain. Depression
is now the second leading medical cause of disability worldwide. More than
one-third of one-million Canadians suffer from depression each year, resulting
in greater burden (measured by early death and disability) than breast, colon,
lung and prostate cancer combined.

 Clearly, there is no health without brain health. Although our brain controls
all aspects of our daily lives, it still remains a mystery. We do not understand
much of how the brain functions normally, never mind in brain diseases and
disorders. That is why brain research is so important.

 The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, where I work, holds
clinics for people with Alzheimer’s, mood disorders, multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders. Run jointly by the University of
British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health, the hope is that all the clinics
will share both clinical and research facilities to truly integrate laboratory
and clinical neuroscience with a common goal to bring the latest in brain
science to the people suffering from these conditions.

 Because it’s still such a mystery to most people, I asked my colleagues there
– renowned neurologists, neuroscientists, physicists, psychiatrists,
psychologists, and rehabilitation specialists – for their best tips to maintain,
preserve and enhance brain health.

The first tip was “choose your parents wisely.” Okay, not quite practical
advice, unless you have a time machine, but family history and genes play a role
in most brain disorders. Genetic contributions are complicated, though, and most
only result in an increased vulnerability or risk for a brain disorder.
Huntington’s disease is one of a few notable exceptions, where a genetic test is
available.

More good news is that we know, for the most part, we are not slaves to our
DNA. Much research, especially in the field of epigenetics, has shown that our
environment can alter the functions of genes. Researchers are more optimistic
that we can overcome or modify genetic vulnerability to brain disorders. We also
now know that neurogenesis, or the growth of new brain cells, occurs throughout
our lives.

Many simple activities can help promote neurogenesis and improve brain
health. So, here are the real brain tips:

1. Exercise your body. Many studies show that cardiov
exercise increases neurogenesis and improves memory and mood. Brain scans done
after weight training also found increased activity in the brain areas involved
with memory. But check with your doctor or physiotherapist first before
beginning vigorous exercise.

 2. Exercise your brain. In the tradition of “use it or lose
it,” regular brain activity helps to maintain brain health. Read, take a class,
do a sodoku. There are fancy new computer games that claim to increase your
brain power, but research will show whether they are better than simply doing
your crossword.

 3. Sleep well. There is a lot of scientific evidence that a
good night’s sleep for seven to nine hours improves health, memory and mood.
Keeping to regular sleep and wake times, having a consistent bedtime routine,
and avoiding light before bed time can all help to ensure a restful, healthful
sleep.

 4. Talk to a friend. Fulfilling social relationships can
protect against dementia and depression, so cultivate your friends and
family.

 5. Eat ”Mediterranean style.” A Mediterranean diet rich in
antioxidants not only helps your heart, it can also be good for your brain. Your
diet should be high in legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, etc),
vegetables, fruits and unrefined cereals, moderate in fish and dairy products,
and low in meat. Oh, and moderate use of olive oil and red wine helps make this
adjustment easier.

6. Challenge yourself. This tip comes from the
rehabilitation specialist. Whether mentally or physically, work to a goal
slightly beyond your current capability. Reaching for the stars may not be
realistic, but challenging your goals can activate your brain and body.

 And finally,

 7. Appreciate beauty. After all, why live longer with a
healthy brain if all you do is think?

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