Master ONE
“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all of your energies on a limited set of targets.” Nido Qubein We’ve all heard the idiom, “Jack of all trades.” The middle class performer takes that as a…
Grudge Match: Will Vs. Fear
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” Rosa Parks Making up one’s mind, being determined, the act of exercising diligent purposefulness,…
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
When we look at winners, in any field – business, career, sports, family, finances, fitness, etc., we tend to see only the good. It’s human nature to fail to see the bad, and the ugly, it took to get there. …
How Much Did That Cost You?
“You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” David Allen Opportunity Cost is what you are giving up in order to do what you are doing. For example, if I watch college football for 12 hours on a given…
Walk the Talk
“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin As a speaker/trainer, I get paid to talk. I’m a competent talker, but I’m better at walking things out. I have a phobia of being a hypocrite, you know someone…
Own Yourself
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you, never excuse yourself.” Henry Ward Beeche There is a pandemic out there. You should be very afraid of it. It’s infectious and contagious. It spreads…
Do You Know You?
“Know yourself. Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” Ann Landers The great temptation is to surround myself with, not just the loyal and loving pup, but with the people with whom I get…
Shoot, Move, and Communicate
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Confucius All tactical military operations, especially special operations, sound complicated and look flashy on the movie screen. In reality, professional warriors boil things down until they are simple. …
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