Comments on: The Difference Between Gold and Silver

By: solace

solace — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:50:46 +0000

Wonderful !!! so true . I am happily surprised and holding a great respect for Gary n David . Its like David has given words and validation to my thoughts , my experiences, my understanding regarding the relations. It feels very nice when our thoughts synchronize with someone else too.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:10:38 +0000

Wow, hard to believe that a slight tip of the head could mean that much.

Attention to detail has not been my strong suit in the past but I have been picking it up since starting the 100 day challenge.

This clip certainly shows why it is important to sweat it all!

By: Michael Roman

Michael Roman — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:42:37 +0000

Thank you Gary as this is a brilliant example of your principles, in action. Most inspiring!

Michael

By: Parijat

Parijat — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:14:25 +0000

My question is, why couldn’t they share in the medal, they are both champions, they both worked that hard, they both achieved. That the stopwatch clocked 100th of a second is not enough of a margin to let one of them loose. It’s everyone watching that wanted a winner….

By: Atiyya KHan

Atiyya KHan — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:33:36 +0000

A wonderful demonstration of your quote in action! Thanks a lot for sharing.

By: Raymond Merritt

Raymond Merritt — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:22:44 +0000

Great stuff Gary. It reminds me of Jeff Olson’s book the ‘Slight Edge’. I appreciate all that you do. Your 100 Day Challenge and programs are awesome. I am so glad Brian Tracy recommended your program to me. What a bargain!! I’ve seen nothing even close. There is no way I would leave your program. Keep up the great work!!

By: Ligia M. Houben

Ligia M. Houben — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:56:51 +0000

Gary,

Wonderful message. This attitude of “Everything Counts” should be applied to all our dimensions, including as David L. said, to our personal relationships because…things do no happen “suddenly.”

I am in Nicaragua and brought your book “Everything Counts” to read it on the plane. I love it!

I wish you a beautiful day,

Ligia/11

By: Joao Trindade

Joao Trindade — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:34:11 +0000

Thank you, Gary.
Very often we heard of/about something/someone having a “competitive edge” and/or “wining by a whisker”. Although technical knowledge, being “wide awake”, be-on-time, etc. are so important, having the right attitude and the right frame of mind are more important as the world is getting more and more competitive in every aspect. Where in the past experience (age) was an advantage, today that’s detrimental….

By: christina lee

christina lee — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:09:56 +0000

“The small stuff is daily practice for how you will respond when the big stuff comes” from above is certainly my approach to things. Kaizen is a
great ally in moving forward and embraces this approach.

By: pushkar

pushkar — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:53:34 +0000

this is one inspiring comment.

i have been dealing in ” big issues” , but not sweating enough the small stuff..

a wake up call for me ! thanks for the video.

By: sully nanji

sully nanji — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:57:02 +0000

You are great Gary! The difference between winning and losing – amazing! Superb!

By: Amado Villaneuva

Amado Villaneuva — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:38:48 +0000

I just finished your book Everything Counts: Wow outstanding–I loved it!

By: David

David — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:11:08 +0000

I agree with completely Gary. Too often, we not only overlook/ignored smaller details and pay attention to the big events of life. I will use something we can all relate to; marriage. The statistics show a 60%+ divorce rate. As a consequence, we assume something “big” must have happened to destroy a marriage.

However, it’s the little, daily occurrences that erode or eat away at relationships from the inside. The small, sharp words; the disappointing glares; the days/weeks without a tender touch. This is what destroys marriages. The “big issues” are only the aftermath.

The converse of this is also true. Wonderful marriages are build through years of sacrifice, Agape Love, and putting someone else first. “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” does not promote this kind of attitude.

Under this “motto,” that little comment to you say to your wife is not important! That harsh/demeaning word to your daughter is no big deal! But this small stuff is exactly what crushes the heart of a little girl. It is exactly the hurt a wife carries in her heart for years to come.

Do Sweat The Small Stuff. Just the opposite! The small stuff is daily practice for how you will respond when the big stuff comes!!

David L.

By: Mark Jacobson

Mark Jacobson — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:00:45 +0000

Gary:

Great lesson about small things making a big difference. To be more specific, it relates nicely to your “Alpha to Omega” message in “Start Fast Finish Strong”. If you look at one of the pictures of the Phelps finish on your website, the pool wall has an Omega symbol (presumably for the watch maker). Phelps is Finishing Strong and reaching his Omega Goal of a Gold Medal!

Mark Jacobson

By: henry duke tamale

henry duke tamale — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:58:10 +0000

wow! wow! that is so incredible! thanks a lot for this post, i am sharing it with my friends. you know, paying attention to detail is always key. It is usually the small things that we leave out that actually turn out to be the difference makers.

By: Gary Ryan Blair

Gary Ryan Blair — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:12:08 +0000

Thanks Jamaal for your generous comment…..
One of the most impressive characteristics of all high achievers is their relentless commitment to excellence and the meticulous attention to details associated with that journey.

By: Jamaal Thomas

Jamaal Thomas — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:48:02 +0000

Wow! This really brings things into perspective. The difference between winning and losing is often so small that if you do one thing slightly different you can drastically change your result. To your point…Everything Counts!

Thanks for this Gary!