“I know I should do this,” Mark said. “But I don’t think I can afford it.” The day before I had an in-depth conversation with Mark about where his business was—but more importantly, about what great things will happen when…
“I know I should do this,” Mark said. “But I don’t think I can afford it.” The day before I had an in-depth conversation with Mark about where his business was—but more importantly, about what great things will happen when…
“I just can’t get myself to get to the gym,” Sam says. “I don’t know what happens. Somehow, I just don’t get around to rehearsing before giving the presentation. And then I have to wing it,” Anita says. Why do…
“What if I fail and do not make my own deadline?” my client, Amanda, asked. This began an extended conversation. A number of topics arose. Two topics in particular were important. Beware of “we tried.” Focus on “better doing.” 1.…
Recently, I learned from author Tama Kieves as I studied her book A Year Without Fear. Tama tells the truth in a poetic, powerful way that we can hear and use. On page xi, she writes: “When you really want…
Tired of the usual “here’s how to be successful” talk? Here’s the truth: You want success?—take massive strategic action and handle rejection well—and put yourself in plenty of situations where rejection can occur. The most successful people I have interviewed…
Are you happy? Have you paused and thought what success is really for–to a number of people? Some say, “I’ll be happy when I’m successful.” On the other hand, Albert Schweitzer said, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness…