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Rules: For the Guidance of the Wise
Thesis: Rules are for the guidance of the wise and the blind obedience of fools. Rules are funny things. You need them, but certain rules…
April 5, 2011
In Praise of Incremental Failure
Many of us are afraid of failure. Yet there are certain kinds of “failure” that can be beneficial. I’m defining incremental failure as progress that…
April 4, 2011
You’ve Got Time to Lean, You’ve Got Time to Clean
Normally, I’m pretty happy when I visit my company’s communities. A rare exception occurred a while ago that I’ve not forgotten. Two Team Members in…
March 29, 2011
Emotion is Energy in Motion
Emotion can be thought of as energy in motion. To change your mood, MOVE! Or change your circumstances. The other day I received a phone…
March 17, 2011
Excusitis
Excusitis: Psychological disorder resulting from the need to defer responsibility to anyone or anything other than oneself. This disorder is usually accompanied by rationalization disorder.…
March 10, 2011
The Will to Win is Important, But the Will to Prepare is Vital
“You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.” — Roger Maris Many people want to win, but how many are willing to do…
March 1, 2011
Regret Minimalization
A friend who is in his fifties just made a significant career change. I was in for a surprise when I asked him his motivation…
February 14, 2011
Who Do You Think You Are?
“Who do you think you are?” is an idiom, an expression, a rhetorical question that is often used to confront someone we believe has shown…
February 7, 2011
Dream It, Do It
The power of positive visualization is one of the most effective techniques to maximize your potential, to turbo-charge your efforts. Aaron Rodgers is quarterback of…
January 31, 2011
Plans Are Useless, But Planning Is Invaluable
I have a button that says “Spending my life in Plan B.” I think most of us have spent a lot of our lives in…
January 27, 2011
Affirmations: Stepping Stones to Greatness
Affirmations are positive thoughts or statements on a desired state or outcome. Affirmations are not silly little positive sayings, rather they are focused antidotes to…
January 24, 2011