When was the last time you caught yourself watching the clock or wishing for a given activity to be over with? Most likely, not long ago. Maybe it was this morning as you hurried to get to work. Or last night as you cleaned up after dinner. Or last week as you willed the remaining …
Weather has a huge impact on the game of football. A game played on a clear, dry day will look quite different than a game played in the wind and rain. Adverse conditions slow the game down, minimize the effectiveness of the passing game, and increase the chances of turnovers and other costly mistakes. Certain …
It’s no secret that nearly everyone thinks they’re better than average. You’d be hard pressed to find half of a given population who is willing to say they’re below average at driving, cooking, raising their kids, doing their job, etc. Nearly everyone thinks they’re better than average. Which, by definition, is impossible. So what do …
All too often, investment coaches position “listening to your gut” as some sort of unequivocal good. In truth, that advice is only as good as the degree to which the decision lends itself to intuitive judgment and level at which your gut has been educated Daniel Crosby, The Behavioral Investor The term “investment coach” could …
Here’s the best definition I’ve seen: The quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. (source) It doesn’t say that we’re humble simply because we don’t brag about our abilities, or that we’re humble when we speak well of others. True humility is deeper than that. It’s in our view and understanding …
Sales people make their money through relationships. The 30,000 foot view is cliché at this point, but what actually makes a good relationship? I see two main aspects: Bringing value Being a human Bringing value seems simple, but it’s not. It’s all about figuring out what matters to your customer, and figuring out how to …
Communication often demands our best judgement. When we have a lot of information to share, we have to decide the most effective way to group and share that information. Most people tend to think about what makes the most sense from their personal perspective, which is natural. But it isn’t particularly effective. If we truly …
There’s a common saying originally coined by Jim Rohm, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Essentially, the people we most regularly interact with set the norms for our behavior and impact the way we spend our lives. If we spend more time around fit and healthy people, we …
You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant Warren Buffet -Brandon
A good intern does what they’re told. Even a new grad would probably be well suited to focus on the basics. Be the person who always does what’s asked of them, who finishes everything they start, and who volunteers for the jobs no ones else wants. But eventually, the tide turns. Being good at the …