Is a Performance Improvement Plan the writing on the wall?

I have no idea what percentage of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) result in termination.

But, I would like to believe that it isn’t a foregone conclusion in all cases.

Why is mindfulness hard to practice?

I guess a simple definition of mindfulness is a good place to start. Here’s a simple one:

Nonjudgmental present moment awareness

The non-judgement part isn’t easy. In a world of sound bites, tweets, instant…

How do I keep myself from overthinking?

The point at which thinking becomes “overthinking” is arbitrary.

But — if you believe you are overthinking, that makes it so.

I’m tempted to suggest that you think about why you think you are overthinking, but…

How do I become mentally strong?

Mindset: Start with a belief that there are no limits to what you can learn and accomplish with hard work and persistence.

Contrast this with a belief that you are born with inherent talents and natural abilities and growing beyond those is…

How do I train my brain to connect the dots?

The suggestions you’re getting are great, such as:

• lateral thinking exercises
• pose a question, then sleep
• fill your mind with diverse experiences

I’m stuck in a vicious cycle because I procrastinate, waste time, get distracted and focus on non-priorities. How can I improve my situation?

I think we all suffer from this time to time.

I am losing my self confidence and motivation. How can I build my self confidence and motivation?

When I get to that place of low confidence and motivation, it’s often from burnout.

How can I get myself to study for more than 14 hours a day? Any motivation or concentration hacks?

You’ve already seen dozens of great tips. Pick the ones that seem to fit you personally. Many of these you already know intuitively.

What are 10 books on self-improvement that change your way of thinking or change your life?

What you consider the “best” books may be dramatically different from what I or others recommend.

How do I find my purpose in life. I feel like time is running out and I haven’t found my calling?

If I offer an answer to this question, that may imply I’ve found MY purpose in life.