“You can’t finish what you don’t start, and you should never start what you’re not committed to finish.” – Gary Ryan Blair . Pick a goal…any goal. Got one? Good. Be mindful… That goal you just picked… That thing you want to be, do or have… Will have no value if you don’t finish. And, […]
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The Canary in The Coal Mine
Have you ever wondered what it means to be a Canary in a Coal Mine? Life for a canary in any coal mine can best be described with three words…“SHORT BUT MEANINGFUL.” The mining occupation has always been among the most hazardous…largely due to poor ventilation systems. The solution? Bring a yellow canary down to […]
Finish Strong I End On Empty
EVERY DAY, RACE, PROJECT AND YEAR presents you with an identical question…are you going to finish strong or not? It’s your call to make. Every day. Every race. Every project. Every year. How many times have you gotten to the end, however that end is defined, and wished you’d pushed yourself harder? How many times […]
Self-Made
We’re all self-made. Some have made their lives into an adventure movie…and created a true masterpiece. A good number have made their lives on a bedrock of safe choices…and settled for mediocrity. Others through their choices have made their lives into a Greek Tragedy…and pay dearly for it. Yes, we’re all self-made…it’s just that only the […]
Sprinkles Are For Winners
Want to play in the big leagues? Want to attract and create a massive amount of money, power and fame into your life? Here’s how it works. Nothing succeeds like success. Success loves speed…success reveres action…success worships execution…success begets success. The world recognizes, respects and rewards successful people with an avalanche of opportunities…and like any […]
The Power of Personal Development
THERE WILL NEVER be a day of your life that will not require dedication, discipline, good judgment, energy, and the feeling that you can improve. Each day offers a number of opportunities for improvement, and each moment serves as an advance or retreat in the pursuit of your goals. Personal development is a lifelong pursuit […]
A Master Class on Goal Setting
A Goal Setting Master Class from Scorsese, Spielberg and Disney. Where will you be in 100 days? If you want to make some big gains in productivity… Implement this little trick that Scorsese, Spielberg and Disney use when making movies… Work backwards. Begin at the finish. Know how you want it to end. Solve the climax first. Figure […]
Are You Worthy?
Are YOU the kind of person that others want to follow? If everyone modeled YOUR behavior and values…would the world be a better place? Why should anyone be compelled to trust what you say and follow YOUR lead? Let’s face it, leadership is everybody’s business…it’s an issue that affects each and every one of us. Not only do […]
Keep It Simple
ONE THING we all have in common is the need for more, better and faster results. And that’s where the problem starts… The fact is… its hard (and getting harder) to be efficient, to maintain peak levels of productivity and to remain focused. But why? Is there a conspiracy going on, are people really out […]
The Need for Consequences
Here’s a little tip from the vault…if there are no consequences, people will behave badly…they will make poor choices…they will cause harm to themselves and others. Don’t let big banks get bailouts, because if we do, bankers will take bigger risks. And that’s exactly what they’re doing. So, make sure that the dentist is expensive […]