We’re all told we should start with the end in mind, but we still get lost along the way. Why do we go off track? Could there be some barriers that show up a lot before the end? Let’s find out how we can stop focusing so much on the end and work on the […]
The Overwhelm Virus: How To Get It Out of Your Daily Routine: Episode 203
We tend to believe that we’re more overwhelmed than ever before. Yet look around you and you see people who are doing twice or thrice as much. It’s hard to admit it, but often their work is of a higher standard too. How come they’re not overwhelmed? Is it because they’re more talented, or is […]
Why Onboarding is Crucial (And Most Companies Ignore It) : Episode 202
Is it hard to get a client? Sure it is, but how many of us “lose” the client within minutes or days? We may not realise it, but without a very clear on-boarding system, clients simply get confused and leave. Or they feel unsafe and don’t consume your product or service. The question is: how […]
Demystifying the 4am Routine : Episode 194
What happens at 4 am? That’s a question I often get asked at Psychotactics, because I’ve been waking up for well over 25 years at 4 am. In this article I answer the question and you also get a bit of a peek into how the day unfolds. Let’s head into the world of the 4 am crazy […]
How to Overcome Perfection With Speedy Revisions: Episode 188
Is there really a cure for perfectionism? How can you make your work far superior in a shorter amount of time, often moving ahead of your peers? The answer lies in nature. In this episode, we look at two different kinds of plants: the monkey puzzle tree and the campion flower. The monkey puzzle tree […]
Why Good Habits Fail (And Bad Habits Thrive): Episode 187
Are habits a matter of routine? You’d think so, wouldn’t you? Yet, there’s a bigger factor in play that goes beyond a cue and routine. It’s called the Reward. There’s just one problem: how do you put a reward? And how do you know it’s the right reward? What should you do if you want […]
How to Become An Overnight Success: Episode 182
How do you instantly grow your small business? How do you become “rich” overnight? These are the frustrations we have to deal with, almost every single day as we wade through the temptations of the internet. It almost seems like a lottery, doesn’t it? But people win the lottery, don’t they? And so we fancy […]
How to Win Your Negotiation Battle Using Calibrated Questions: Episode 181
Is negotiation a skill? How do you win when your back is against the wall? When negotiating will aggression help or should you use something else, like questions? Questions play a role, but nothing does the job quite like calibrated questions. In this second part of negotiation strategy we find out exactly the questions you […]
4 Super-Cool Travel Tips (That Save a Lot of Bother): Episode 177
How do you sleep in an exceedingly noisy environment? How do you beat jet lag? These are some of the questions we’ve had for years. This episode shows you how we’ve stumbled on a few nifty tricks to make travel so much better. Right click here and ‘save as’ to download this episode to your […]
The Incredible Power of Kindness (And Why It Has Nothing To Do With Business): Episode 167
In 1970, two psychologists did a very interesting experiment called the “The Good Samaritan experiment”. It was meant to determine whether we’re kind under some conditions and oblivious at other times. What makes us kinder, more generous? Is there something that’s been under our nose all along that we’ve been missing? Let’s find out. Right […]
