Quit Crying! Just Dominate
“…You just dominate.” Al Davis – legendary owner of the Oakland Raiders Dominate means to have control of or power over (someone or something). This is how I like things; no crying, no excuse making, no claims of “that’s not…
Don’t Mistake Meekness for Weakness
The Greek historian, Plutarch, was the first to put pen to paper, in the recording of the ancient Spartan warrior society. He used the word “praotes” in his writings, from which we get the word “meekness”. The modern usage…
The Best Investment
“Goodwill is the only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.” Marshall Field We’ve all been in a position, whether at work, on the field of play, or at a social event where we witnessed someone on the receiving end…
Identify Yourself
“Your identity and your success go hand in hand.” Lila Swell Who are you and who do you want to be? Your identity and image of yourself, your self-belief in who you truly are, these are what dictate your…
Rudolph’s Nose
“I am, as I’ve said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.” Billy Joel I’m more of an Elton John guy than Billy Joel, but that’s merely an opinion. What is a fact, that…
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. …
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…
Short-Fused
“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” John Wooden Whenever I find myself (or more accurately, my wife…
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