The Arduous Path toward Excellence
What makes achieving excellence challenging in any domain in life? To begin with, it is ABNORMAL. It is against our instincts. That’s right – it is NORMAL to be lazy! In fact, laziness is an effective...
View ArticleDepression is NOT the enemy of high performance
Depression is not the enemy… and is by no means unconnected to high performance We might even consider that feeling depressed could be part of the body’s survival mechanisms kicking in to take care of...
View ArticleThe Paradox of Mental Toughness
‘Weak is tough’ – Have you ever noticed, when you are not doing too well, that admitting to someone you are struggling is often harder than simply brushing them off with “I’m OK”? The paradox of mental...
View ArticlePracticing Excellence in 2011 – Openness to Learning is Critical!
It has been a while since my last post… and I have been thinking a lot since then… I am currently facing a new challenge in my life: I picked up my family (my gorgeous wife Kate and my beautiful little...
View ArticleFail Going 100% – Actions before Results
Results Matter Whether you are trying to achieve your quarterly budget or win the Stanley Cup, there is no doubt we are out there to produce results. Why work so hard if it is not to get rewarded with...
View ArticleBig Why – One Goal
BIG WHY I have been spending a lot of time talking with my business partner, Joe Roberts, about the ‘big why’ – the purpose for being here on the planet. What is the big reason I exist? What is my...
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