I remember reading an interview with Carol Dweck, professor at Stanford and author of Mindset. She was talking about the great Olympic athlete, Bruce Jenner. “He was incredibly talented in sports, and had a fixed mindset, really grooving on his talent, but he had a learning disability and he had to struggle in school. He […]
“I don’t divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures, those who make it or those who don’t. I divide the world into learners and non-learners.”-BENJAMIN BARBERI’ll never forget my first talk that I gave. It was at Montclair State University with the great Dr. Rob Gilbert to […]
I often hear from loyal blog readers telling me what they want to accomplish in life.I have a confession.I don’t care.I don’t care what you say.I care what you do.An ounce of action is worth a pound of theory.Now get to work. And do something nice for mom tomorrow.Thanks for reading.
“You don’t have to be great at the start, but you need to start to be great.” -author unknownI found optimism – it was on TV last night.I don’t watch much television. I feel that most of it is either a waste of time or trying to put fear into you (the news), or trying […]
“A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure.”-SEBASTIEN-ROCH NICOLAS DE CHAMFORTI see people working out at the gym and they are lifting all these weights and getting big, but they can’t even bend over to tie their shoes. What these people are actually looking for is more energy.How is your energy…after […]
“To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others;To give of one’s self; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy […]
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”-CARL ROGERSDO WHAT YOU LOVE…GIVE IT YOUR ALL…LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES…BE GRATEFUL…HELP OTHERS…THAT’S SUCCESS.
“Angels can fly because they take things lightly.”-author unknownYesterday was World Laughter Day.Is this a necessary day?Well, we have Administrative Assistants Day.We have National Nurses Day.And we have National Boss Day.I think that people create special days because of under appreciation.The power of laughter is certainly under appreciated.Laughter can strengthen your immune system, reduce stress, […]
“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?”-author unknownAll success begins in the mind.Are you mentally tough in tennis…playing the piano…in your job?Everyone knows that the mental side of sports and life is probably the key ingredient to success. But very few people have these skills.Here’s the good news…Your mental […]
“Reflect Each Day On All You Have To Be Grateful For And You Will Receive More To Be Grateful For.” -CHUCK DANESToday’s message is especially dedicated to the great Bob Emmons at University of California – Davis.I think that I’m a very happy person. I don’t need gifts for my birthday or special occasions. I […]