4 Ways to Reach Extraordinary
Everest was identified as the highest point above sea level in 1852. 70 years later, George Mallory and others attempted to reach the summit and failed (1922). Mallory attempted to summit Everest again… Continue reading
Category Archive: Marks of leaders
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4 Questions When Seeking Clarity
Leaders with clarity are like the Loch Ness Monster. Even when you see one, you’re not sure they’re real. Confusion is good when you stop and reflect. Confusion is dangerous when you put… Continue reading
7 Ways to Succeed at Forgetting
Your inner critic helps you remember pain and disappointment. Negative memories rain like rocks. Botched projects increase anxiety. Bungled relationships motivate isolation. Anxiety and isolation limit your life. Research says you remember bad… Continue reading
Three Things You Must Let Go
A man is hanging by a branch above a deep ravine. He looks down; then he looks up and yells, “Help! Help! Is anyone up there?” “I’m here,” the reply comes. “Can you… Continue reading
How to Transform Distraction into Achievement
Distraction is natural. Achievement is intentional. My first-grade teacher, Mrs. Goodwin, wrote on my report card. “Danny has to know everything that’s going on around him.” Distraction has been my saboteur for a… Continue reading
CEO Returns After Terminating 900 Employees on Zoom
Vishal Garg is the CEO and founder of the startup better.com, an online mortgage company. Just before the holidays in 2021, Vishal terminated 900 employees on a zoom call. You can watch it… Continue reading