Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
In a previous post, I talked about the power of “looking at the scoreboard” as a way to stay encouraged in the face of frustration, failure, and adversity. If you buy into that strategy, then I have a suggestion. Start keeping score! Download the blank...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
From 1980 – 1982, I was known as one of the dirtiest players on my high school football team, and probably in the Academy League as well. I’m not sure why I experienced rage every time I strapped on a helmet but as an offensive lineman, it certainly helped. It...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Even though the economy seems to have healed after the Great Recession of 2008, it’s still a common occurrence when people reach out to me for advice after getting laid off. There are two reasons why a person loses their job: The company goes out of business. The...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Marketing, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Last week I attended a party with a group of people in the consulting field. They all work in a very competitive industry and gaining new clients is a struggle. As I worked the room, talking with many of them, I noticed a very common response when I asked them how...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
I recently watched a special on NATGEO on the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger. In case you didn’t know, he went from an immigrant who could barely speak English to a bodybuilding champion, actor, and governor, all in the span of about three decades. People who know...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
It’s that time of year where families sit around the Thanksgiving dinner table and tell each other what they’re thankful for. Being thankful is a good thing. Being grateful is a great thing! Being bitter, well, that’s a terrible thing. What’s the difference? ...