This site is about providing resources and inspiration that will help you to reach your potential and create an environment and lifestyle that is congruent with it. This does not mean that you have to do or become anything extraordinary, but rather that you become what you truly desire without excuses or self-imposed limitations.
Perfection through self improvement is not the goal here. Achievement and success is measured in many different ways. It’s really up to you how you define it. Go look at Picasso’s paintings. Many of them are not perfect, yet they are brilliant and magnificent works of art. The same is true of you.
Hello and welcome! My name is Brad Paul and I am the creator of this site. I am not a guru. I am an extremely motivated self improvement enthusiast who loves to teach. My insights come from reading hundreds of books on personal development, studying the habits of highly accomplished individuals, and reflecting on my own improbable successes and eye-opening failures.
If you are looking for deep discussions of complex theories on self improvement and other related topics, you’ll need to look elsewhere. If a simple and straightforward style is your preference, than you’ll like what you find here.
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How to Create Your Own Income Generating Website Article describing how Guru Habits.com was built and how to create your own income-generating website whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
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Personal Development Tips, Ideas, & Techniques Personal development articles covering a wide variety of topic areas including success habits, motivation, courage, overcoming obstacles, tenacity, and more.
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Strength to Change Within Article on how to find the strength to change and make radical improvements in your life. Includes my story about moving from a dingy apartment to a corporate office.
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The Habits of Successful People Article describing the habits of successful people.
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How to Pick Yourself Up During Hard Times Article describing 7 ways to pick yourself up during hard times.
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The Power of Being Yourself Article describing the amazing benefits of being yourself. Includes the story of how Kevin Skinner’s authenticity earned him the million-dollar prize on the "America’s Got Talent" television show.
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Top 5 Barriers to Success Article describing the top five barriers to success and what you can do to overcome them.
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Don’t Let Anything Hold You Back from Your Dreams Article about not letting anything hold you back from achieving your dreams. Provides a list of famous people who overcame difficulties and succeeded.
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Courage Rewards Article describing the rewards in life for developing courage.
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Courage Defined by What It’s Not Rather than describing what courage is, this article defines it by what common behaviors and acts are NOT courageous but rather cowardice.
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Natural Highs – 12 Ways to Get Them Article describing 12 ways to achieve natural highs. Also discusses the benefits of a natural high over the use of alcohol, drugs, sugar, & caffeine.
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Being Happy - Made Simple Article on being happy and the book of the same name by Andrew Matthews. Presents a list of the main points of this and other Matthews’ books.
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How to Revive New Year’s Resolutions & Goals after You’ve Blown It Article on how to revive New Year’s resolutions, goals, and other commitments after you’ve blown it.
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Self Improvement After 50 Article presenting incentives & ideas for self improvement and fitness after 50. Discusses the value of weight loss, exercise, nutrition, & personal development.
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14 Ways We Avoid Facing the Truth about Ourselves Article discussing 14 ways we avoid facing the truth about ourselves through fruitless, unhealthy, and addictive activities.
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Keys to Staying Motivated Articles covering a wide variety of topics for staying motivated, inspired, & enthusiastic. Includes a discussion about the importance of your thoughts, beliefs, environments, relationships, free tim
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How to Never Give Up on Your Goals and Dreams Article describing 18 ways to never give up on your goals and dreams.
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You are Never Alone with Your Problems Article describing how you are never alone with your problems and your ability to overcome them has been proven repeatedly for hundreds of years!
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How to Overcome Prejudice Feelings Article describing how to overcome prejudice feelings in yourself or help someone else do it. Prejudice includes racism, bigotry, intolerance, narrow-mindedness, and chauvinism.
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Choose Your Heroes Wisely Article on why you should choose your heroes wisely. Discusses how some heroes empower you while others give you a false sense of heroics and achievement.
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How We Are Brainwashed by the Media – And How to Avoid Being a Victim Article on how we are brainwashed by the advertising and television media and what you can do to avoid being a victim.
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Why the News is for Suckers Article describing how news broadcasts are destructive to your psyche and how you are sucked into watching so much of it.
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25 Things We Lose Perspective On, Take for Granted, or Forget About Article listing 25 things we often lose perspective on, take for granted, or forget about. List is provided as a way to inspire fearless action.
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Trip to Your Dream Life – Take it Right Now! Article describing the value of taking frequent trips to your dream life. A map for getting there is included.
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Who's in Charge? You or Your Fears, Cravings, or Insecurities Article describing the struggle between who’s in charge, you or your fears, cravings, or insecurities. Provides tips for regaining control.
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To all Underdogs, Black Sheep, & Rebels Article describing the advantages and vulnerabilities of being an underdog, black sheep, and/or rebel.
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Inspirational Quotes from the Masters! Inspirational quotes targeting these 10 categories: abundant life, thought mastery, self mastery, courage, transition, perseverance, motivation, friendship, relationship, & love.
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Recommended Self Improvement Books List of self improvement books recommended by Brad Paul, Guru Habits founder. Includes books on relationship, communication, personal development, fitness & more.
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Verbal Communication verses Written Communication Article describing the advantages of verbal communication in comparison to written communication. Also includes a couple’s communication solution.
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Listening Skills – The Undervalued Communication Gem Article discussing the surprising benefits of having good listening skills. Includes guidelines for becoming a good listener.
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Fitness Tips for Fabulous Living Articles providing fitness tips on motivation, healthy foods, vitamin supplements, weight loss, exercise, overcoming bad habits, and more.
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Fitness Motivation - How to Get & Remain Inspired! Article on fitness motivation and how to achieve and maintain it. Includes motivation strategies and real life examples.
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Healthy Lifestyle - How to Fall in Love with It Article describing how to fall madly in love with the healthy lifestyle. Includes a list of 35 advantages to healthy living.
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Healthy Eating Made Simple Article providing simple healthy eating tips. Part 1 of (linked) 2 part series. Part 2 describes the ideal healthy diet.
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Healthy Diet Strategy for Fitness & Quality Living Article on healthy diet and nutrition. Describes the ideal healthy diet. Part 2 of (linked) 2 part series. Part 1 provides healthy eating tips.
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Vitamin Supplements - Requires Little, Gives a Lot! Article on the key vitamin supplements for good health and fitness. Only the essential general health supplements are covered.
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Lose Weight Without Trying Article on how to lose weight without trying. Discusses how weight loss programs and diet pills make you dependent on them rather than yourself.
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Home Gym - How to Build Your Own Inexpensively Article on how to build your own simple and inexpensive home gym. Includes comparison of a health club membership to a home gym.
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Power Walking for Aerobic Fitness & Pleasure Article on power walking and its benefits and application for aerobic fitness and pleasure. Includes tips on getting the most out of your walking exercise.
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How to Give Up Coffee Now! Article on how to give up coffee even if you LOVE it and have tried to stop many times before. If I can quit coffee, anyone can.
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Ideal Healthy Breakfast Article describing an ideal healthy breakfast. Includes the philosophy, benefits, and a recipe.
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Ideal Healthy Lunch or Dinner Article describing an ideal healthy lunch or dinner. Includes the benefits and a recipe.
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Bad Breath – How to Eliminate & Prevent It Article describing how to eliminate & prevent bad breath and have fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums for life.
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Frugal Living Tips, Ideas, & Benefits Frugal living articles on how to save money and get the most on your purchases, sales, & warranties. Emphasis on benefits & inspiration behind being frugal.
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How to Become Frugal Article on how to become frugal and living frugally. Discusses the motivations and benefits to being frugal.
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Living with Less to Have More Article describing the advantages of living with less when it comes to your vehicle & home choices in order to have more. Includes information about tiny houses.
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Personal Budget – How to Create One Yourself! Article on how to create a personal budget. Includes FREE downloadable personal budget spreadsheet example and blank in various formats.
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8 Money Saving Tips You May Not Know About Article presenting 8 money saving tips that you may not know about. Discusses uncommon ways to save money.
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Good Customer Service – How to Get it & Save Money Article on how to get good customer service and save money. Describes the 8 keys for success.
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Get the Most from Warranties Article on how to get the most from warranties on the products and services that you buy. Describes the 5 keys for success.
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Garage Sale Tips for Making Serious Money Article providing garage sale tips on everything you need to know to make serious money in one day by someone who has done it many times.
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Simple Living Principles & Techniques Simple living articles on how to be more efficient, reduce stress, increase productivity, and have more time & energy to do what is important to you.
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Simplify Your Life – 10 Ways Article providing 10 ways to simplify your life. The goal is less stress and more efficiency, which equals greater productivity and fulfillment.
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9 Ways to Reduce Stress by Simplifying Your Style Article presenting 9 ways to reduce stress by simplifying your style. Your style is the way or manner in which you say and do things.
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7 Low-Cost Home Improvement Ideas Article describing 7 low-cost home improvement ideas for transforming the look and feel inside of your home.
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How to Handle Noisy Neighbors and Their Barking Dogs Article providing proven strategies for handling noisy neighbors and their barking dogs. Includes letters that you can use to solve your noise problem.
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Best Day Planner – Paper versus Software Article about which is the best day planner, paper or software. Also shows how a planner can simplify your life, save you time, & increase your productivity.
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About Brad Paul & Guru Habits Information about Brad Paul and Guru Habits. Includes a description, biography, and details on how Brad built this site.
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Books by Brad Paul List of books by Brad Paul. Each listing has a picture of the cover, a brief description, and links to download and buy or try!
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Contact Brad Paul Contact Brad Paul, Guru Habits.com founder.
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