There will never be a perfect time to do something that stretches you. In fact, if we waited for the perfect time to do something uncomfortable or challenging, most of us would still be waiting. I've found this to be true in most areas of life.
Read MoreYou probably know people in your life who always seem to get lucky. Have you ever wondered why? Why do some people tend to "get luckier" than others?
Read MoreI've shared before that both ancient and modern history can agree on this: the compound effect can either build you or kill you. That more and more importance is placed on a decision the more and more you repeat it. And the more you repeat something, the greater the value is of the first step.
Read MoreLet me lay out three scenarios and I want you to ponder if you've ever heard of them before. Then, think about what they all have in common. It will be a fun exercise. Ready?
Read MoreIt's easy for a lot of people today to think that if they just have the perfect environment then everything will work itself out. You hear it all the time.
Read MoreEvery day, millions of caterpillars around the world are trapped inside a cocoon and thinking the world is about to end. Moments later they become magnificent butterflies. Scary times often lead to bright comeback stories. And while caterpillars might not have the cognitive ability to "trust the process" they sure could benefit from the phrase. It doesn't make it any less scary in the moment, but think about how much better the process would be if they knew better days were coming!
Read MoreTransformational leadership is a style of leadership first described by Pulitzer Prize winning author and political scientist James MacGregor Burns in his 1978 book Leadership. Burns studied various political leaders―including both Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy―and subsequently developed his theory on transformational leadership.
Read MoreWhy do we buy things we don't need, with money we don't have, to impress people we don't like? The beast of social media encourages us to infuse envy and jealousy on all who follow us. Why is that?
Read MoreThe Japanese say that you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and family. The third face, you never show anyone. And it is this face that is the truest reflection of who you are.
Read MoreEven when life is good and things are running smoothly, eventually there will come a time when you will face adversity. We all know this deep down, even if it's not fun to think about. But it's true nonetheless.
Read MoreHumans are obsessed with focusing so narrowly on the goal that we forget about the process it takes to get there. Why is that? Why do we forget about the steps along the way that lead to success?
Read MoreI am unashamed in my admiration of James Clear and anything he writes. I remember reading his book called Atomic Habits and thinking, besides the Bible itself, it was probably the most transformative book I’d ever read. When people ask me for book recommendations, without hesitation I offer up Atomic Habits.
Read MoreThe American Film Institute selected 12 Angry Men as the second-best courtroom drama of all-time (only behind the 1962 classic To Kill a Mockingbird). The film tells the story of a jury of twelve men as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a teenager charged with murder.
Read MoreLegendary basketball coach John Wooden won ten national championships in a 12-year period as head coach for the UCLA Bruins, including winning a record seven consecutive championships. To give you an idea the magnitude of this achievement, no other program has ever won more than four in a row in Division I college men's or women's basketball. Within this period, his teams won an NCAA men's basketball record 88 consecutive games.
Read MoreRedwood trees in California can grow to over 300 feet in the air. With such height, it would be natural to assume they have a deep root system. To the surprise of most, redwoods actually have very shallow roots and they spread out in every direction. Because of this, the roots of all the trees in the same area are intertwined. As a result, they end up supporting one another and helping each other stand, even in high winds.
Read MoreIn April of 1940, Germany already had possessed control over Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. In its quest to conquer Europe, German tanks then rumbled across the borders of yet another peaceful European country: Denmark.
Read MoreOver 150 years ago, a young man's dream of becoming a missionary looked as though it was finally coming true. As the nervous young man sat in the mission agency's office, he assured the interviewer that he and his new bride were committed to working hard, managing their resources as good stewards, and seeing that Christ was shared with as many people as possible.
Read MoreYou're probably familiar with the story of Helen Keller. Helen was a blind and deaf girl who went on to become a prolific author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. She would have grown up severely disadvantaged if not for a compassionate woman named Anne Sullivan.
Read MoreH. L. Hunt was an American oil tycoon who secured title to much of the East Texas Oil Field, one of the world's largest oil deposits. At the time of his death, Hunt was reputed to have the highest net worth of any individual in the world.
Read MoreYou probably know by now that reading books is good for you. It's likely been engrained in you since you were a child that reading is a healthy habit and we should all do more of it. But how do you begin that habit if it's not already habitual?
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