When we look at past pictures of ourselves, we may feel disappointed if it seems that we used to be better looking, more fit, or...

Success is extremely personal. Each of us has ideas on what it looks like. The simplest definition is: getting, doing, or becoming what...

A donkey that’s hungry and thirsty stands at equal distance from hay a few feet to its left, and water to its right. Not being able to...

When you consume a lot and are in learning mode, whether via mentors, books, lectures, seminars, or podcasts, there are better and worse...

The “close door” button on elevators isn’t connected to anything. Pushing it does absolutely nothing. We often believe we have control...

The U.S. education system teaches three kinds of communication: speaking (think grammar and presentation skills), reading and writing. ...

Growth can be either linear or exponential.  What happens when we set our sights on10x rather than a 10% sales increase? For one thing,...

A man sees a snake that’s headed into a firepit. He picks it up trying to save it and it bites him. When the snake then actually enters...

A psychologist in the 1950s coined the term “locus of control”, which identifies the difference (internal or external locus) in whether...

Not only is putting yourself first healthy, it’s the only way to remain resilient enough to be of service to others. For those in a rough...

Always do your best. Simple to the point of being trivial. This is the fourth of the “Four Agreements.” When I conduct a keynote...

Dependability is a high-ranking “soft skill” that employers, colleagues and customers desire. When it comes to your career, there are...

It’s healthy to have desires, goals, and hopes for better versions of the future.  But so often we fall victim to as-soon-as syndrome,...

My music has received over 50 million streams and downloads, hundreds 5-star ratings, and the kindest reviews and compliments. Yet I can...

Life has ups and downs. Where you are right now, and how you feel about it, is much like a balance sheet. It’s just a snapshot of your...