When you think of success, what comes to mind? What does success look like to you? I believe most of us, when asked to picture “success,” immediately visualize the end result and not the process of getting there. We focus on the destination, not the journey. But what if we started thinking of success differently?
One Simple Strategy of the Highly Successful Highly successful people are creators. Now before you protest, “I’m not a creative person!” let me explain. To be creative doesn’t mean you have to be skilled with a paintbrush, play an instrument, or have an eye for interior design. Creative instinct takes many forms. Whether they create
Twentieth century American philosopher Will Durant succinctly distilled a thought from the work of Aristotle in two short sentences: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” I have long believed in the power of habit. If you really stop to think about it, you’ll be amazed at
I have written on habits many times over the years; it is a subject I return to over and over, because, without question our habits are critical to our success! I absolutely agree with what Australian actor and author Frederick Matthias Alexander once said: “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits and
Even if you try to avoid conflict and stay out of politics, you can’t help but be aware of the extreme polarization and vocal disagreement rampant in our world these days. Everywhere you turn, every news source you see, there is clear evidence of different viewpoints, opinions, and values. So what happens when you find
One of the very best gifts that we can give to others is absolutely free, and yet extremely valuable. When given thoughtfully and sincerely, this gift will bring smiles and lift spirits. It will not only please and affirm the recipient, but also bring joy and satisfaction to the giver. Giving this gift is like
Several weeks ago I published a pair of articles on self-control and self-discipline. In the second article I offered a very simple summary of the difference between the two traits: “Self-Control is about controlling reactions and keeping urges in check, while Self-Discipline is about persevering and maintaining positive habits.” I went on to explain how these two traits
I don’t know who deserves the credit for originally penning this list of six things mentally strong people do, but when my friend and colleague Dee McCarthy posted the following image to LinkedIn last week, it immediately resonated with me. They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They embrace change. They
