If You Don’t Evaluate Today, You’re Doomed to Repeat It
While the two of you have spent the better part of your first two decades of life in school, the reality is that an educational institution is not your best source for learning. There is one source that is infinitely better and more important than any school on the planet–and yet it is the one [...]
There is No Success Without Sacrifice
As I’ve mentioned before, most people like the idea of being better or being more successful or being fit or being happy or being in a great relationship—but yet they don’t really want those things—despite what they might say. Why do I say that? Because they’re not willing to do what’s necessary to obtain the [...]
Intentionally Hang With People Better Than You
In general, the two of you have done very well in your choice of friends over the years. You’ve heard and understood the principle that the people you hang with, influence and shape the person you become. And, as you’ve probably come to conclude, when you’ve gone through some rough patches over the years, it’s [...]
95% is 5% Too Short
As you’ve probably already noticed, most people are content with doing less than a 100%. They’ll do “just enough” and be happy with that—but “just enough” is not enough if you want to be at a top performer (whether that’s at work or at home or at church or for a non-profit). In fact, let [...]
Eliminate “I Know That!” From Your Vocabulary
When I’m giving a seminar, one of my frequent comments to my audiences is, “Now, as we’re going through this material, if you ever catch yourself saying, ”I know that!“ I want to encourage you to eliminate that thought immediately. Why? Because knowing something intellectually is irrelevant to our discussion today. The only relevant questions [...]