“Mentors are like potato chips: You can’t have just one.” —Eric Barker, author of Barking up the Wrong Tree Whether you call them potato chips, crisps, or something else, potato chips are big business, accounting for sales north of ten … Continue reading
“Did you ever wonder why no one ever tries softer?” —Lily Tomlin, American actress and comedian If you keep up with books on personal and professional achievements, you will likely have seen an emphasis on deep work, drive, grit, leaning … Continue reading
“Aliveness comes from living a life of personal integrity in which our outer actions match our inner values, beliefs, wishes, and dreams.” —Jerry Colonna, American venture capitalist and professional coach How alive do you feel at this moment? Take a … Continue reading
“Opportunities are seldom labeled.” —John A. Shedd, 19th Century American author and professor For most of my life, I have been fascinated by the subject of personal and professional success. I’ve read hundreds of books, attended dozens of seminars and … Continue reading
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss, pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel I am a big fan of Dr. Seuss. I love the … Continue reading
“Being able to think about how you think, is a sign of higher intelligence.” —Author Unknown When was the last time you changed your mind and reconsidered your point of view? How often do you find yourself frustrated by others … Continue reading
“Success is not to be pursued. It is to be attracted by the person you become.” —Jim Rohn, 20th Century American motivational speaker Jim Rohn, who passed away in 2009, was a personal development pioneer. His over 6,000 seminars, countless … Continue reading
“How can I help more people?” —Author Unknown Research has shown that a critical component to a purposeful, happy life is helping others. Consider how you currently help others in your personal and professional communities. What contribution and difference have … Continue reading
“Your ‘I Can’ is more important than your I.Q.” —Robin Sharma, Author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari series The Little Engine that Could is an American fairy tale that became widely known in the 1930s. Through an online … Continue reading
“Your Attitude… Reflects your Past, Describes your Present, and Predicts your Future.” —Julie Davis-Colan, Author of Getting the Best from Yourself and Others Take a few minutes to conduct two personal assessments. The first pertains to your past: What has … Continue reading