30 Incredible Places to Turn When You Need Inspiration

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and...
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway (or, the Privatization of the English Language)

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Today I received an email from the lawyers of author Susan Jeffers, PhD., notifying me that I'd infringed on her trademark by inadvertently using the phrase...
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5 Foolproof Ways to Produce a Burning Desire for Your Goals

Editor's note: This is a guest post from Glen of PluginID.
Whether it be getting out of debt, running a marathon, taking a much needed holiday or simply getting in shape, we all have goals. Yet whilst we do have them, and we would love...
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A Guide to Beating the Fears That Are Holding You Back

"Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear." - Cheri Huber
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Fear of something bad happening in the future is...
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How to Clear Your Life’s Obstacles by Performing a Home Organizing Audit

Editor's note: This is a guest post from Alex Fayle of Someday Syndrome.
Mention the word "audit" and most people run screaming. But an Organizing Audit has nothing to do with taxes, so you can come back...
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The Simplest Way to Clear Out Your Email Inbox

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
In a sentence: Don't reply or even read most of your emails. Your inbox can be cleared in minutes with that method. Here's how I suggest you do it:
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How to Become a Late Riser

Article by Zen Habits contributor Jonathan Mead.
How could there possibly be any merit in rising late? For a long time, I have thought about this question. After all, isn't the Holy Grail of personal development graduation, waking up at 5 a.m. on a daily basis? It's like the black belt of...
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The Leo vs. Bellyfat Challenge

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
Those of you who have been following Zen Habits for some time know that I've been working on getting fit and healthy for the last couple of years -- I've...
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