One of the most impactful things I’ve done over the last few years has been taking on a gratitude practice. It started with a seemingly simple, insignificant process. Using the Five Minute Journal, I would write down three things that I was grateful for each morning. Quick and easy. Some days, coming up with three things …
The moments that define our lives are often those times when we’re most uncomfortable – stressful situations at home, key plays on the sports field, placement tests, public speaking, etc. Naturally, these situations are difficult. There’s a lot at stake, and our body responds to that. But those of us who can put aside this …
In Super Bowl XLIX, the Seattle Seahawks were driving late in the game, with an opportunity to all but guarantee victory with a touchdown. But on second down and goal with 26 seconds left, Russell Wilson threw a pass that was intercepted by Malcolm Butler, sealing the victory for the New England Patriots. In a …
Goal setting is a powerful tool for achievement, but it isn’t the ultimate solution. Some situations are perfectly suited for goal setting. Typically, these are times when there is a clearly defined vision of success, and when the path towards achieving that vision is relatively straightforward. For example, academic goals for high school students make …
Discipline is at the heart of excellence. Whether it’s athletics, academics, business, medicine, law, etc. – world class performers across the board have the discipline to put in the work when times get tough. They focus on what matters most rather than what they want at any given moment. As Lou Holtz puts it: “Without …
A few weeks ago, a straggly group of individuals walked into a gas station while I was pumping gas. They seemed to be a family walking from their nearby home, but I’m not really sure. All I know is that they looked like they had had a long day. As they were walking by, I …
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Some of the worst advice I hear is from life coaches telling us that we have to believe in ourselves before we can be successful. But what if I can’t do it? What if I haven’t developed the skills necessary to take care of the job? If I’ve never been in a situation like what …
Over the past few years, mindfulness has picked up some serious momentum. It’s by no means a new practice, but suddenly it’s cool for investors, athletes, and executives to openly talk about their dedicated mindfulness and meditation practices. So I found it refreshing to hear a different message recently. On an episode of Chase Jarvis …
You’ve probably been told to just “be yourself” or that “people should accept you for who you are.” If you believe either of those statements, I have bad news for you. That’s terrible advice. Yes, you need to be true to yourself. You need to understand who you are, and you shouldn’t put on …