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In high school, I spent a summer as a busboy at a busy seaside restaurant—not fascinating work and pretty lousy pay. But what I learned about systems from the owner of the restaurant became one of the most important lessons of my work life. We all hated cleaning up at the end of the… Read more »
I couldn’t believe it. I spend a lot of time talking about why some people win and others don’t, but I’m still shocked when I see the reality playing out around me—with people so full of misinformation about winning. But that’s the way the world works, false ideas float around forever. If you really are… Read more »
Who doesn’t like winning? From spelling bee championships, dog shows, and the world series on TV it’s very obvious how exciting being a winner is and what a drag it is to lose. This doesn’t have to be in sports. It can be in any area of your life that’s important to you. You’ve… Read more »
Did you know that 90 days—or 45, or even 30—can make a lifetime of difference? Planning such a blitz at important points in your life can allow you to organize and get the most out of a compressed time frame—such as starting a new role within a company as described in this Forbes article. … Read more »
Successful leaders know the go-to moves for performance improvement. They’ve perfected their methods because they’ve had to constantly improve to stay on top. For them, improving becomes automatic. It’s a way of life. They know greatness isn’t winning once—it’s winning consistently. They know the best life is a life of challenge and growth because… Read more »
Having no motivation can feel debilitating. Day in and day out you do the same things over and again, and your routine becomes mundane. If you don’t practice, you don’t deserve to win. After a while you realize you aren’t making any real progress. You feel stuck. You feel bored. You feel guilty. Something… Read more »
When you’re chasing greatness or trying for a huge breakthrough, it can feel like it is taking forever to get there. You’re frustrated. You’re confused. You may doubt yourself. You may start to think, “I need a break. I’m just going to sit down on the side of the road for a little while… Read more »
Self-confidence comes from knowing you have the ability to succeed. Without it, you’re less likely to try new things, seize opportunities, take risks, or go for the things you really want in life. Understanding how to build your confidence is a serious advantage in life. Being born with a knack or passion for something… Read more »
The primary purpose of a business is to make money. You provide a service or make something useful, and if it’s any good, you make money. If you aren’t money motivated, you are dangerous to yourself and anyone for whom you make business decisions. The danger is that you’re going to drive your company into… Read more »
Football season is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. I don’t have the time to sit in front of the TV and watch a lot of games, but I do love to watch the drama and strategy play out. I love to watch the dynamic of the teams as they plummet or… Read more »
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