The 4% Fix | Book Club Discussion

You can tell a lot about a person by how they spend the first hour of their day. Do you jump out of bed eager to start your next project? Do you groggily scroll through social media without any urgency or direction? Maybe somewhere in between? This month’s book club selection is a wakeup call for…

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How to Make Time for Self-Care and Strategic Breaks

There’s a funny phenomenon called the “point of diminishing returns.” It’s the exact moment when whatever you’re doing isn’t getting you the results it once was. You might hit the point of diminishing returns when that 10th spoonful of mac and cheese suddenly doesn’t taste as good as the first few bites. Or when posting the…

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5 Things the Most Productive People Do Every Day

My clients like to tell me that time works differently for some people. “Sage, I swear Oprah or Beyoncé or RANDOM LEADER IN YOUR FIELD has more time than me! My minutes disappear too fast.” Well sure, super successful people might have a million helpers and the money to pay them. We’d do a lot of things differently with…

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Foolproof Ways to Reduce Stress When Running a Business

Small business owners in every industry often report high levels of stress caused by their demanding jobs. While some stress is likely in any career, there are ways to reduce anxiety so you can get back to work. Here are some foolproof ways to reduce stress when running a business. Develop Your Organizational Skills You…

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Spring Edit! 21 Habits for a Happier, More Productive Life

It’s spring here in Los Angeles, and it’s a beautiful time of rebirth and renewal. The flowers are blooming, the baby bunnies are out bothering my dog, and many of my clients have caught the “spring cleaning” bug and are actively editing their lives and businesses. Could you use some spring inspiration? I’m spending this…

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