Good old days?
When we look at past pictures of ourselves, we may feel disappointed if it seems that we used to be better looking, more fit, or...
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Success and its most critical first step
Success is extremely personal. Each of us has ideas on what it looks like. The simplest definition is: getting, doing, or becoming what...
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Decision paralysis and the donkey
A donkey that’s hungry and thirsty stands at equal distance from hay a few feet to its left, and water to its right. Not being able to...
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How to apply what you learn
When you consume a lot and are in learning mode, whether via mentors, books, lectures, seminars, or podcasts, there are better and worse...
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The illusion of control
The “close door” button on elevators isn’t connected to anything. Pushing it does absolutely nothing. We often believe we have control...
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The other communication skill
The U.S. education system teaches three kinds of communication: speaking (think grammar and presentation skills), reading and writing. ...
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10x greater
Growth can be either linear or exponential. What happens when we set our sights on10x rather than a 10% sales increase? For one thing,...
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Remaining who you are
A man sees a snake that’s headed into a firepit. He picks it up trying to save it and it bites him. When the snake then actually enters...
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Who’s in control?
A psychologist in the 1950s coined the term “locus of control”, which identifies the difference (internal or external locus) in whether...
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You first
Not only is putting yourself first healthy, it’s the only way to remain resilient enough to be of service to others. For those in a rough...
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Always do your best
Always do your best. Simple to the point of being trivial. This is the fourth of the “Four Agreements.” When I conduct a keynote...
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Dependability
Dependability is a high-ranking “soft skill” that employers, colleagues and customers desire. When it comes to your career, there are...
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Desires
It’s healthy to have desires, goals, and hopes for better versions of the future. But so often we fall victim to as-soon-as syndrome,...
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Negativity bias
My music has received over 50 million streams and downloads, hundreds 5-star ratings, and the kindest reviews and compliments. Yet I can...
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This too shall pass
Life has ups and downs. Where you are right now, and how you feel about it, is much like a balance sheet. It’s just a snapshot of your...
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