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 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 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 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 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 MoreBoth ancient and modern history can agree on this: the compound effect can either build you or kill you. In the present-day, scholars and authors attest that daily and consistent steps in the same direction can unlock success in any field. In Darren Hardy's New York Times bestseller The Compound Effect, he talks about the importance of a daily routine:
Read MoreI've often wrestled with whether or not I should trust my gut. As a coach, as a man, as a husband, as a leader; this ponderance has always felt weighty. But here is something I learned as a young offensive play-caller in football, and can also be applied to areas outside of sport:
Read MoreI remember finishing John Wooden's book They Call Me Coach and feeling like it changed me. Although it is littered with golden nuggets of leadership philosophy and general life lessons, my favorite footnote from his story―who many argue is the greatest coach in any sport in history―is this:
Read MoreAs children, we were taught to always be ourselves and not try to be anybody else. I think children today are taught that, too. As a general rule of thumb, it's good advice. After all, many have been quoted saying similar sentiments. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar Wilde
Read MoreA simple formula serves as the gateway to intelligence. If you want to gain intelligence in a particular area of interest, three traits will surely send you down the right path. These traits can be applied to any field and—if practiced—will propel you forward toward your desired location.
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