INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) I get asked a lot about how to create the conditions for success. Of course, the permutations on this are endless, but so much … [Read more...]
Issue #162: Stop Believing 5 Myths That Undermine Your Confidence, Living a Braver, Fuller Life, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Developing confidence is hard enough. You don’t need myths about confidence undermining your ability to achieve it. Avoid … [Read more...]
Issue #92: On Aging Meaningfully (According to Seth Rogen), Saying “Thanks” Unexpectedly, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Movie star Seth Rogen was recently interviewed about his fast-growing cannabis lifestyle company, Houseplant. In reflecting on … [Read more...]
Issue #88: On Pitching Yourself at a Networking Event, How to Stop People-Pleasing, and More
INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Does anyone really look forward to networking events, like job fairs or industry get-togethers? Many drudgingly go, and then double … [Read more...]
Down on Clowns Lately? Not After Meeting This Ringling Bros. Clown Turned Entrepreneur
Clowns have gotten a bad rap lately in the news, but this clown turned entrepreneur, startup innovator, and TED talk veteran is no Bozo. He shares six lessons for entrepreneurial success.
The nationwide creepy-clown scare may have you clown-jaded, but Paul Miller will redeem his profession. After Miller's years of success as a Ringling Bros. Circus clown, the … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Redeeming NCAA Championship Win Was Fueled By This 1 Brilliant Sentence From Coach Tony Bennett
From ruin to redemption: a lesson for the ages in overcoming heartbreaks and setbacks
In retrospect, it's the only way it could have--should have--ended. Last night the Virginia Cavaliers beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders in overtime for the NCAA College … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Habits of the Most Mentally Strong, Successful People
Building these habits doesn't take brute strength--just attention to your intention
Success is no cakewalk. It takes every ounce of perseverance and strength you've got. That includes mental strength. And some people seem to have an advantage here, … [Read more...]
A Navy SEAL Commander Says Persevering Through the Toughest Challenges Requires These 4 Actions
Even among Navy SEALs, this guy has serious grit.
When it comes to getting through difficult challenges, there are certainly people who handle it better than others because they're tough. Then there are Navy SEALs. I'm a … [Read more...]
This 1 Thing is Absolutely Critical for Achieving Your Goals, According to Psychology
We all need a little help when it comes to achieving our goals--so avoid this self-defeating tendency.
Breaking news–persevering in the face of adversity is hard. I mean like trying to get the drawstring back out of the hole in your sweatpants hard. There’s a … [Read more...]
