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The Right Scoreboard: How To Measure SuccessI mentor a lot of young men and most of them are hungry to viewed by the world as successful. Today a young man asked the question, “How Do You Know When You Have Enough?” He was referring to financial…

Temporary Inconvenience for Permanent Improvement: Delayed GratificationWhen we look at many of the mistake we make in life, personal and profession, it’s almost always because we reach for something short-term. Let’s look at some examples. 1. Diet- Dopamine rush from sugar or fatty food today vs…

EMBRACE HIGHER EXPECTATIONSA small mind shift can change a pattern of drooping and fading to one of rising and surpassing. What Do You Expect? Muhammad Ali called himself “The Best Ever” before he became that. He told an interviewer, “Once belief becomes…

Interdisciplinary Approach Needed For CreativityI believe all of the problems that we face require an interdisciplinary approach to solving. No one skill or idea tackles the complexity of life. We need to encourage the development of individual unique talents in individuals and even our…

CREATIVITY TIP: LET THERE BE NOISEAccording to research data from 2012, people reach peak creative performance under moderately noisy conditions—70 decibels, to be precise. This is roughly equivalent to the chatter in your local coffee shop or restaurant on a fairly busy day. As to…

What Should Be Measured?In most business environments, success is measured by indices such as market share, profits, and salary. But rarely is success measured by reduction of the gap between individual (and collective) potential and performance. It should be. Traditional accountability measures would…

Becoming Strong and MobileHave you seen people at the gym who are very strong but also very stiff? Although most of us want to become stronger, the potential for weight training to make us stiff and less mobile could discourage us from lifting.…

Measuring My Personal GrowthA limiting factor experienced by business is that only a small number of business leaders make the decision to “know themselves as they truly are.” Most of these leaders may have institutional power, but they cannot accomplish what they cannot…

A Shining Example“Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.”-St Francis of Assisi I was introduced to this teaching at a friend’s funeral. What St Francis was encouraging Christians to do is to live their faith as examples. Regardless…

Coffee and HealthFor fans, it’s hard to imagine a day without it. With an estimated 450 million cups of coffee consumed in the U.S. each day, coffee is by far a favorite of many.It comes in so many delicious ways, black, with…

Emphasizing Our Strengths and Unique AbilitiesWhen collaborating it’s important to emphasize the individual strengths and skills of our team members. Do not get over concerned with their weaknesses. What is their unique approach to problem solving? What skills do they bring to the table? These…

The Call to Hear, Understand, and Express Who We are as IndividualsThere are several artists and writers whose work I’m reflecting on these days.  A central theme is the call to hear, understand, and express who we are as individuals, and how we can positively contribute those insights in service to…

90 Second Breathing Space ProjectI call it the 90 second breathing space project. First, I turn off most notifications for all things, except my own, because I know what I want. I don’t want somebody else’s notifications. I look for reasons, any reason to…

Busyness is not AccomplishmentOne of the ways that we often avoid the call to uncover our greater self is through “busyness.” Busyness is different from accomplishment. Busyness can easily bring about a false feeling of engagement or self-importance. Accomplishment that exceeds expectations is…

Not By Thought AloneHow many of us wrestle with own thoughts and our minds as we struggle to make sense of everyday life? We all do. “If I can just figure this problem out. If I’m somehow smart enough, I will be able…

Our Core Needs for HappinessI had my eyes opened in relationship to happiness and joy. I have been member of a men’s group that meets weekly. I joined the group when I was 29 years old and most of the gentlemen were in their…