What does it take to win? What key disciplines produce success? Fortunately, the answer is not a secret. As it turns out, success leaves a blueprint. Know Your WhyAt the most basic level, people are motivated to avoid pain and experience pleasure. At the highest level, people are motivated to pursue a purpose greater than…
Be crystal clear and deeply committed to what you want. Then clarify the path necessary to achieve what you want and say “I will” to the work the path requires. Want without will doesn’t work. If you are not willing to make the required investment, if you aren’t willing to pay the price, if you…
Here are three dangerous (and common) traps we must be careful to avoid. These traps are common and easy to fall into. Why? Because we are attracted to things that look good; we are stimulated by things that feel good; and we desire things that we think will make us look good. Avoiding these traps…
The ability to communicate is an essential skill. All relationships — personal and professional — depend on effective communication. This is true for marriage, parenting, friendship, leadership, teamwork, and coaching. We spend a great deal of time sending and receiving messages, and we need to get good at it. Communication is one of the most…
In June of last year I was a guest on the “Good Stuff” program, hosted by Kevin Bille. At the end of the episode the discussion turned to a final question: “What is the biggest hardship you have had to overcome?” The program wasn’t scripted, so Kevin didn’t have any idea what I was going…
The coronavirus. How should we respond? The coronavirus has presented us with a historic challenge. As our nation and the world struggle to respond, I want to share some insights. I am not an ER doctor, nor am I a virologist or specialist in epidemiology. However, like everyone else, I must decide what to do…
Courage is an essential attribute in The R Factor tool box. The word “courage” derives from the Latin word for heart, and means “strength of heart.” Courage is the result of being clear about the values you want at the heart of your life and then living your values. It is when your commitment to…
The outcomes in your life are the natural result of the habits you have developed. While it is very tempting to attribute success or failure to circumstances, the truth is that the outcomes you get are the result of the way you Manage the R in response to circumstances.
People think rationally but they act impulsively. It’s a good rule to remember next time you’re trying to sell something or influence someone. People usually follow their strongest internal feeling despite their rational understanding.
What gets in the way of you being disciplined? The word “discipline” can feel intimidating. The process of getting more disciplined can feel overwhelming. Intimidating + Overwhelming = I Quit. Discipline is too important to ignore and too misunderstood by too many people.