
Grit
Regardless of whether you’re trying to start a business, build a great relationship, broaden your education, achieve a dream, or win a race, it takes
Regardless of whether you’re trying to start a business, build a great relationship, broaden your education, achieve a dream, or win a race, it takes
In his book, The Take Action Effect, successful entrepreneur Scott Voelker, describes what he calls “niching down,” as a process of narrowing down your choices
James Stockdale, who served as a high-ranking officer during the Vietnam War, was held as a prisoner of war at the infamous Hanoi Hilton for
Similar to everyone having their own definition of success, everyone has differing views about the meaning of living well. However, according to research, there are
If you have a lever and a well-placed fulcrum you can move anything. What this means in a practical sense is, you don’t have to
Most of us were conditioned to believe if we become successful, then we’ll be happy—when we find the perfect mate, land that great job, lose
What’s done is done Nelson Mandela lived a remarkable life—from tending cattle as a boy to working as a fiery young lawyer in Johannesburg, then
When establishing healthy habits, the key is frequency rather than duration. You may not have time to spend hours a day exercising, reading, or doing
Think globally, act locally How can you contribute to peace in the world? The first step is to grow in awareness that we must all
Inspire hope In his book Make Your Bed, former Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven told a story about when he and his classmates were sitting
Who doesn’t love a generous person? While being generous is great for those who are beneficiaries, the habit of generosity does as much for the
More important than talent How dependable are you? When you give your word to do something, can others count on you to follow through, even
Think globally, act locally How can you contribute to peace in the world? The first step is to grow in awareness that we must all
Listening techniques Agile Listeners choose the listening skill that fits the situation and their purpose. The statement, “Listening is a skill,” is half true. Better
Whether you are attempting to build a thriving business, create a lasting relationship, win a significant competition, or accomplish any worthwhile goal, persistence is essential
Scientific research reveals there is a definite connection between the brain and body―when you visualize a task, it actually activates the same neural networks that
Do you ever feel like the ladder you have been climbing to success may be leaning against the wrong wall? If so, don’t be discouraged.
You can make a difference It is a proven fact that volunteering makes you feel good, but did you realize that it also results in
The key difference between people who have attained mastery and become highly successful, and those who haven’t, is not because of the lack of talent
If you have a lever and a well-placed fulcrum you can move anything. What this means in a practical sense is, you don’t have to
On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad completed a heroic feat of both endurance and human willpower, when she emerged upon
Are there some fences that need mending in your life? Is there someone you have been avoiding because of a longstanding disagreement or misunderstanding? If
What do you intend for your life to look like in the future? Sadly, many people aim at little in life and end up hitting
There were two childhood friends who were buddies throughout high school and college before joining the army together. When war broke out, they ended up