Problems Suck. Here’s How To Deal With Them

Problems Suck Let’s not play ridiculous word games about problems really being opportunities in disguise. That’s B.S. and we all know it. Problems suck. They suck a lot. Big problems suck a WHOLE lot. However Let’s Be Grateful Despite the misery of problems, we should be grateful they exist (no, I’m not back to word … Continue reading Problems Suck. Here’s How To Deal With Them
The Secret To Hitting Your Goals-No Matter How Big

Are You Scared Of Monsters? Let me ask you a question: Are you scared of monsters? I’m not talking about the “monster under your bed” kind we all feared as a kid. No, I’m talking about a much bigger and much scarier monster-your goal. You know the one I’m talking about. That big hairy, audacious … Continue reading The Secret To Hitting Your Goals-No Matter How Big
Success Requires Vision

Vision: “The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. VISION will ignite the fire of passion that fuels our our commitment to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to achieve excellence. Only VISION allows us to transform dreams of greatness into the reality of achievement through human action. VISION has … Continue reading Success Requires Vision
SWOT Yourself To A Better Life

How Do You Fix A Train Wreck? Ten years ago I had to SWOT one of my best friends. This was a guy I had grown close to after college and spent a fair amount of time with. For this reason I was absolutely blown away when he approached me one day with a plea … Continue reading SWOT Yourself To A Better Life
Celebrate Being Underestimated

Underestimated From Day One The defensive coach looked at me as I stood in line with all of the other new players attending the first practice of the new college football season. “Where did you come from?” he asked. I explained who I was and his only response was: “It must be a mistake. I … Continue reading Celebrate Being Underestimated
How To Create A Better Career With One Decision

The Most Miserable Trip Of My Life Many years ago, I jumped at an opportunity to take a trip with my brother on his sailboat. I thought it would be fun-ride the waves, drink some margaritas, etc. Good times right? It turned out to be a horrible decision. My brother had just learned to navigate … Continue reading How To Create A Better Career With One Decision
How To Build A Positive Mindset In 30 Days

An Attitude That Took America To The Moon WOW! That’s all I could think about after spending dinner with an astronaut who actually walked on the moon. About halfway through the meal he began talking about all of the setbacks the space program experienced during the “Space Race”. From rockets exploding on take off to … Continue reading How To Build A Positive Mindset In 30 Days
Settling Is Never The Answer

Everyone Is Tempted To Settle Settle for “good enough”. You read all the books on success and, you followed blogs that celebrate those who push through adversity to attain their career or business goals. However, what those articles and books don’t talk about is that after the enthusiasm wears off the long slow grind begins. … Continue reading Settling Is Never The Answer
Value Equals Your Success

There’s No Secret To Success Add value. No, strike that – add massive value. That’s the answer I give whenever I’m asked what the secret is to success in a large company. It Really Is That Obvious Frankly, I’m always shocked by the inquiry. Given that so many people, especially those in their 50s, are … Continue reading Value Equals Your Success
Courage: Which Wolf Do you Feed?

What’s The Secret To Building Courage? What is the secret to having the ability to try almost anything (that will not kill or harm you), or to charge head long into any opportunity without fear? Inside Each Of Us Are Two Wolves Battling For Control In his book “The Way Of The SEAL” former special … Continue reading Courage: Which Wolf Do you Feed?