3 Smart Choices Ultra Successful People Make Every Day

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 6, 2017 | Success

It’s an unfortunate reality that a million and a half things will be out of your control every day. You can’t decide every detail of your schedule, but you can, however, control how you react to it. This is a truism that ultra-successful people focus on day in and day...

How to Be Mentally Tough: 1 Science-Backed Secret

by Elle Kaplan | Dec 28, 2016 | Success

When we ponder about how to be mentally tough, the habits that come to mind often have a militaristic, “tough it out” approach. Think: a soldier slogging through the mud or an athlete dusting themselves off for one more play. However, science has revealed a new method...

How To Stay Focused: 3 Surefire Tips

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 23, 2016 | Success

In today’s fast-paced world of rapid media consumption, focus seems like it is becoming a thing of the past. In fact, some studies indicate that humans literally have worse attention spans than goldfish. Thankfully, focus is a mental muscle that can be strengthened....

3 Ways to Reduce Stress and Turbocharge Your Productivity

by Elle Kaplan | Nov 1, 2016 | Success

Let’s face it, stress is sometimes unavoidable. When you’re doing important things, it’s almost inevitable. So rather than letting work-related anxieties ruin your day, why not find some ways to reduce stress and turn it into a positive? Here are some proven ways to...

3 Phrases That Will Boost Your Emotional Intelligence

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 14, 2016 | Success

You could have an IQ on par with Einstein’s, but you still won’t get far ahead in business without the other missing success ingredient: EQ. Emotional intelligence is the ability to know and respond to other’s emotional needs. In a collaborative environment, it can...

3 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Morning Routine

by Elle Kaplan | Aug 25, 2016 | Success

Everyone has their schedule in the a.m., and while yours may be set in stone, there are always ways to improve your morning routine. Throughout the day we tire our mental muscles and become increasingly sleepy. We wear ourselves out and have decreased concentration...