“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” That saying is attributed to Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher whom historians believed lived in either the 6th or...
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Based on my interactions with all varieties of people, I believe most every person wants at least four things: More joy Peace with their Creator Peace with themself Peace with...
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There is a common myth that many people have about those who are successful. It gets passed around in conversations. It might be used as a dig or jab. In...
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As much as are enamored with the idea of being self-made, self-taught, self-anything-that-is-good-or-positive … we also know it isn’t true. Behind every self-made person is a network of individuals, teammates,...
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Years ago, I had a conversation with a retired fellow about what he did for a living. I’ll paraphrase his response: “I really didn’t like my job but it paid...
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Over the course of my adult life, I’ve been privileged to know many successful people. Not all of them were “successful” by conventional standards, if you’re simply talking about net...
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I believe two things are true about most people I meet. First, they want the world (their family, neighborhood, school, planet) to be a better place. Second, they would love...
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Approaching one’s 50th birthday can lead a person to thinking crazy thoughts. One crazy thought that popped in my head – and decided to stay there – was the idea...
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Each month I do one-on-one coaching with all of my direct reports. Each person discusses the same questions (which change from month-to-month), allowing me to listen across the spectrum for...
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As I’ve thought about the people who have inspired me the most, they are the ones who ask “What if …?” instead of “Why me?” This simple shift in focus...
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