There Is Not Always a Shortcut
The things that are really worth doing, usually don’t have a shortcut. If you want a strong marriage, it tales a lot of work. If you want to climb Mount Everest, you have to start at the bottom and climb all the way up one side. Having a helicopter drop you off on the summit will not give you the same sense of accomplishment.
Be a Professional
I got an email from a colleague recently. He suggested we should collaborate on something together. And that will never happen…
Be Strong
Yesterday, on Patriots Day, the Boston Marathon turned to tragedy. An event that brings people from all over the world together, turned into a catastrophe. At the time I’m writing this, we don’t know exactly what happened and who was responsible. But it serves to underscore an important truth…
Being Great
You can get the job done. You can meet the criteria. You can honor the commitment. Or you can be great.
Self-Discipline
I’m about to do something crazy, wild, and unprecedented for someone in my position. (I can’t tell you the specifics yet, but will soon.) It’s the next chapter of my life. But it comes because of the chapters before it. Just as it is with YOUR life…
The Success Habit
No one wins the Super Bowl on just a Sunday, climbs a mountain in one trek, or becomes a billionaire by taking a company public in a day.
Your First Mastermind
Napoleon Hill is probably best known for advocating the power of the Mastermind. I’m a member of an informal Mastermind group with some bright friends, and another formal Mastermind group with some brilliant colleagues. I swear by them, but I also am a big believer in another piece of advice from Hill, not as well […]
Epic Takes Work
Robin Sharma calls it “the 5 am club.” I saw the Rock tweeted this morning, “Nothin’ more honest than sweat..” What they’re talking about is the price you pay for success.
Lying to Yourself
Want to get really uncomfortable? Well, let’s do it anyway. 🙂 Last post we talked about discovering people’s true intentions by their actions, instead of their words.
When the Magic Comes
When I’m in the batting cage, I know when my swing is in the sweet spot. When I’m writing a blog post or book chapter, I can tell when something else takes over and what I’m typing through my fingers is magic. And whatever you do, you know it too…
