Category Archives: The Zone

How to Protect Your Time

On this blog, I’ve got many suggestions for how to make more time in your day. I include these strategies here because nearly every one of my coaching clients reports that they feel they don’t have enough time in the … Continue reading

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Your Work Environment Might Be Damaging Your Memory

Do you believe these statements? You can’t multitask. You retain more information when you stay in one location. You’re unlikely to brainstorm or collaborate with others just because they’re nearby. These statements are all made in a wonderful BBC Capital … Continue reading

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Increase Your Focus: Shut Out the World

When you’re serious about focusing on one thing right now, it’s best to cut yourself off from everything else that might distract you or make you think about something different. Here are several easy steps to shut out the world … Continue reading

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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: One Minute Drills

Here’s another 10 Minute Virtuoso Tip: If you’re tight on time and only have 10 minutes to work on your skill today, do ten 1-minute drills. Use a timer and focus like crazy for just one minute on a single … Continue reading

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Make More Time: Deal with Distractions

A sure way to slow down your work and feel like there’s never enough time in the day is by being constantly distracted. If you’re serious about creating more time for what actually matters to you, try any or all … Continue reading

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Venus Williams on Confidence

Do you believe these statements? Confidence is a choice. Confidence can be learned. Confidence is a skill you can acquire. Or, do you believe these statements? Some people are born confident. Confidence is an innate state of mind. You’re either … Continue reading

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A Mental Shift for Getting into the Zone

Being in the Zone. There’s nothing like it. Everything works. You stop thinking about time. You don’t worry about your thoughts or actions. Your techniques are on auto-pilot. It’s everyone’s dream to be in the Zone when it really matters: … Continue reading

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