Just because successful people reach the peak it doesn’t mean they know the best way up.
Successful people blind us with want.
We assume success means wisdom. We think money equals insight. We believe fame proves virtue. Lies one and all.
Fools become influencers because we believe success equals universal competence.
Stop worrying about things you can’t do. Focus on action.
Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today?
Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.
Success is a product of brainless repetition.
A good habit is something you repeatedly do. Eventually, you don’t have to think about it.
Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are slow to make.
Choose a small moment in your day to begin a useful habit.
Roger Federer is one of the world’s great athletes. His commencement talk at Dartmouth blew me away.
Life lessons:
#1. Effortless is a myth.
#2. It’s only a point.
#3. Life is bigger than a tennis court.
This post summarizes Federer’s key points in his own words.
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The Goldilocks Paradox says the path rises between too little and too much.
This post explains how to challenge enough and how to coach just the right amount.
People lean toward extremes. We help too much, or we help too little, for example.
4 questions to dance with extremes.
Typical answers to the secret of success are dissatisfying.
You can’t control good fortune. You can’t order up talent at the talent store. You’re already working hard.
Beyond the big 3, what’s the secret of success from your point of view?
