Tag Archives: habits

How to make book reading a daily habit

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jay Morris

I recently wrote about the importance of reading books (‘I cannot live without books’). In this follow-up post, I discuss how to make book reading a daily habit and how to get the most out of what you read. Most of … Continue reading →

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‘I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in’

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jay Morris

Before he became a country music star, Kenny Rogers recorded a song with the First Edition called “Just Dropped In.” It’s a relic from the counterculture ‘60s with lyrics that don’t make a lot of sense, but I’ve always liked the refrain: “I … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a creature of habit, change your routine!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jay Morris

The other day I had one of those Aha! moments. It was such a small thing that at first I didn’t think much of it. But as I contemplated my “discovery,” I realized it had repercussions for other areas in … Continue reading →

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7 tips for achieving your New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

There’s something noble about resolving to improve yourself or better the world, especially when you are able overcome great obstacles. On the other hand, we humans seem hardwired for failure, so not making good on our goals is all too … Continue reading →

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