What started as a nice "catch-up" lunch, soon led to the stark realization I was just a Wanna-be! I'm writing this article to ensure it doesn't happen to you. I didn't see it coming, but before I knew it, I was just one of the multitude - a Wanna-be. Let me explain.... I consider myself a busy guy. Granted, I'm not a Mach 1-hair-on-fire guy every day, but there isn't grass … [Read more...]
See How Easily a Simple Life Mantra can Focus your Choices
Simple is good. Simple that significantly impacts your life and career is even better! I want to share a "simple" which created real insight and learning for me in hope it does the same for you! Last week I spoke to an executive with whom I work. We were finishing some details for an upcoming visit. While it had nothing to do with our conversation, just before we hung … [Read more...]
5 Strategies for Turning Failure into Fuel (not Kryptonite)
In case you missed it - last week was the most exciting finish to an NCAA Basketball Tournament - ever! As the final second literally ticked away, Villanova made the winning basket. Depending on who you were cheering for, you either screamed with delight or looked shocked and dismayed. What a game! As always - I find there are some great lessons for all of us in these … [Read more...]
Do you Make This Mistake Regarding Fear?
Are you afraid of fear? Redundant? No. There are a lot of books, coaches and/or self-proclaimed gurus who want to help you "reduce or eliminate fear". If that's what you seek - I'm here to say you are wasting your time, energy and money. You shouldn't try to get rid of anxiety unless you have no interest in growth, improvement or promotions. Trust me, I don't say this … [Read more...]
7 Surefire Strategies to Rack Up Regrets
You may think I'm being a smart ass with this title, but I'm not. Every day you make choices. Each choice has consequences. Some consequences are "good" and some "bad." Consequences can't be avoided - every action has a reaction. While intuitively you know this - you may not appreciate that Regret is a common consequence. I see it all the time. Sometimes the regret is … [Read more...]