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Chris Loper

3 Ways to Overcome Overconfidence

While many people struggle daily with a lack of confidence, there are folks who have the opposite problem – people who are routinely overconfident. And, as several stories in my humorous memoir demonstrate, overconfidence can be dangerous. Sometimes hilarious, yes, but potentially disastrous. So how can you find out if your confidence is justified? And how can you adjust your self-assessment if it’s not? Here are three ways to overcome… Read More »3 Ways to Overcome Overconfidence

How to Get More Small Doses of Exercise

I recently adopted an exercise protocol that I’m using to get stronger, lose weight, and stay energized throughout the day. It doesn’t involve longer, more strenuous workouts. Instead, it’s all about getting more small doses of exercise. Long-time readers might remember that I exercise on a three-day rotation: One day is legs, the next day is arms, the next day is abs, and then we’re back to legs again. This… Read More »How to Get More Small Doses of Exercise

The Benefit of the Dumb

You Were Wronged Someone wronged you. A driver cut you off. A coworker was rude to you. One of your employees didn’t do their job correctly. One of your friends didn’t reply to your dinner party invite. Your partner didn’t do the dishes. And now you’re upset. They don’t care about me, you think. No, it’s worse than that. They’re trying to hurt me. What an asshole! Although this line… Read More »The Benefit of the Dumb

Should You Tell People About Your Goals?

Should you tell people about your goals? The answer to this question is both surprising and important. Getting it right often makes the difference between success and failure. The answer, it turns out, depends on the type of goal you’re pursuing. The two major categories of goals are quitting and creating. Quitting goals are things like giving up sugar, getting sober, or staying off of social media. Creating goals are… Read More »Should You Tell People About Your Goals?