S.J. Scott

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The Accountability Manifesto [New Kindle Book]

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Do you have a goal you want to reach? Tired of starting a new habit only to quit a few days later? The reason many people in their goals and habits is that they lack accountability. Numerous studies have shown that surrounding yourself with people who have the same desire to succeed can help you … Read more

Get In the Habit of Asking Better Questions

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He had tied his hands behind his back and was standing on the outside of the railing, preparing to jump. He shouted at me: “One step further and I’ll jump!” He sounded hoarse and it was clear he had been crying. I had been having quite an emotional night of my own. It was my … Read more

5 Challenges that Prevent Exercise (and How to Overcome Them)

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5 Challenges that Prevent Exercise

The following is a sample from my book Level Up Your Day: How to Maximize the 6 Essential Areas of Your Daily Routine. Exercising isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite activity. Read on to learn what challenged some people face that prevent them from exercising and how to overcome them. Steve recently polled his email list about their … Read more

How I Started Getting Up on Time

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“I’m going to need you to stop being late,” my boss said for the third time in this week as I darted myself through the front door of the company I had worked for at 10:15 in the morning. I mumbled a fake apology and got behind my desk. “Actually, I decided to give you … Read more

The Simple Habit of Scheduling Email Processing Times

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Schedule Email Processing Times

The following is a sample from my book Daily Inbox Zero: 9 Proven Steps to Eliminate Email Overload. Checking your email can be a productivity trap. If you want to figure out an effective email checking time for yourself, read on and learn how. Be sure to check the book for more email tips.

Habits require specificity.

You can't say, “I will check my email in the morning” and expect to follow through every single day.

Habits are built by consistently doing the same thing at the same time. The best way to empty an inbox every day is to schedule time dedicated to this task.

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