Dillon Burroughs

Joined November 2017

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I enjoy writing and running. But not at the same time.

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4 Ways to Turn Anger into Success
Anger is generally viewed as a negative. We are told to control it, release it, and rid ourselves of it. But can anger be used for good?
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
Two Tricks to Motivate Yourself Right Now
Motivation is a wonderful thing—when it works! But on low energy days, getting started is a large part of battle. If you're looking at this and are in need of motivation, here is you're no-wasting-your-time, do-it-this-moment guide.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
Fasting to Reach Your Goals
Many religious traditions practice fasting, the idea of abstaining from food for a period of time for spiritual growth. But can fasting also help us reach goals in other areas?
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
The Power of Secret Goals
Some say your goals are not big enough unless others begin to question your sanity. While this might be true, sharing major goals with others can often cause what I call "motivation drain."
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
Think Bigger, Live Bigger
A popular business author is known for his 10x book and program. The basic idea is that he recommends taking your goals and adding a zero to the end of each of them—making them 10 times higher.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
Just Getting Started
I am one of those crazy people who has completed a doctoral dissertation. As part of my PhD in Leadership studies, I surveyed more than 200 youth workers in 41 states who had served at least a decade in the field.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
The Law of Distraction
Much has been made of the Law of Attraction, the idea that what you think about enough will come true. I won't debate the pros and cons of this concept here, but there is a related topic that also deserves discussion: The law of distraction.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
How to Reach Your Goals
At the age of 38 years old, I began running. It wasn't much at first. I remember walking before reaching the one mile mark during my initial attempt.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
5 Ways to Fight Procrastination
It has been said there are seven days in a week and "someday" isn't one of them. Procrastination is an enemy to defeat, not a friend to nurture. Here are five ways to help you turn "someday" into "today."
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
5 Morning Motivations to Overcome Procrastination
Yes, it's another day! You want to make a difference, but you're barely out of bed. Your body wants to quit, but you're not ready to give up yet.
By Dillon Burroughs5 years ago in Motivation
5 Ways to Get Motivated Today
Feeling stuck? Unmotivated? You're not alone. It's easy to get down. To feel like it's the end. But the end is not the end.
By Dillon Burroughs6 years ago in Motivation