The Behavior Shift Blog

But First, Imagine You Failed: The surprising power of envisioning disaster.

But First, Imagine You Failed: The surprising p...

It’s three months from now and your project has failed. What happened? It’s an uncomfortable question. But it might be one of the most powerful questions you can ask before starting...

But First, Imagine You Failed: The surprising p...

It’s three months from now and your project has failed. What happened? It’s an uncomfortable question. But it might be one of the most powerful questions you can ask before starting...

Why do smart people keep repeating the same mistakes?

Why do smart people keep repeating the same mis...

The power of looking backward to move forward. Think about the last project you finished. Maybe it was a product launch, a major initiative at work, or a personal goal...

Why do smart people keep repeating the same mis...

The power of looking backward to move forward. Think about the last project you finished. Maybe it was a product launch, a major initiative at work, or a personal goal...

Students Are More Overwhelmed Than Ever: The 10-Minute Practice That Helps Students Thrive

Students Are More Overwhelmed Than Ever: The 10...

Over the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity to attend two big events focused on higher education - the CAMEX show and the NASPA conference. What stood out...

Students Are More Overwhelmed Than Ever: The 10...

Over the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity to attend two big events focused on higher education - the CAMEX show and the NASPA conference. What stood out...

male runner in shorts and a long sleeve shirt shitting on the side of a running track looking down and tired holding a water bottle. The words "The goal gradient: Why Closer Feels Faster" are on the image

Why Closer Feels Faster (and the Middle Feels M...

Why is it that the last 10% of a goal often gets finished in a frenzy… while the middle 50% quietly drains our willpower? If you’ve ever lost motivation after...

Why Closer Feels Faster (and the Middle Feels M...

Why is it that the last 10% of a goal often gets finished in a frenzy… while the middle 50% quietly drains our willpower? If you’ve ever lost motivation after...

Man holding a mirror reflecting himself, symbolizing identity and self-reflection, with text “The 7 Words That Decide Your Goals” about aligning values and goal setting

The 7 Words That Decide Your Goals

Turn your values into a filter for what actually matters Imagine standing on the bank of a river. On the opposite side are the values you identified over the past...

The 7 Words That Decide Your Goals

Turn your values into a filter for what actually matters Imagine standing on the bank of a river. On the opposite side are the values you identified over the past...

If Everything Matters, Nothing Moves.

If Everything Matters, Nothing Moves.

Priorities and Boundaries: Turning Values into Goal Structure Last week, we sat in that corner office with Ryan Bingham exploring a pivotal scene from the movie Up in the Air. He sat across...

If Everything Matters, Nothing Moves.

Priorities and Boundaries: Turning Values into Goal Structure Last week, we sat in that corner office with Ryan Bingham exploring a pivotal scene from the movie Up in the Air. He sat across...