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Grow Grit!
"It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up." –Babe Ruth Today we will be talking about one of the most important character traits you can ever develop for life. You need it, your kids need it, and you cannot be a great leader without it. And we especially need it...
Self-Compassion Is Not Fluff. Research Shows It’s Inseparable from a Champion’s Mindset.
“Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion on all of those unwanted parts of ourselves.” –Pema Chodron The Big Idea –One thing is certain—leaders cannot develop a true champion’s mindset without practicing the skills of self-compassion. Before you...
Never Train It, Never Get It
I was recently mountain biking with several friends when my friend Kelly said something profound. One of my friends was asking him how he is able to remain standing (as opposed to sitting down while pedaling) for much of the ride. This requires much more effort and...
In an Over-Committed Culture, Margin Is Your Secret Weapon
Today’s BIG IDEA—“Overload is the disease of our time. Margin is the cure.” –Richard Swenson, M.D. Probably my favorite thing in the world to do is backpacking. For me, there is nothing quite like heading into the wilderness with no cell phone reception, and no daily...
Successful Failures
“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, double your rate of failure.” –Thomas Watson (CEO of IBM) I don’t know about you, but I personally hate making mistakes. I hate feeling humiliated, incompetent, or unsuccessful. On the other...
Post-Traumatic Growth—8 Practices for Navigating Crisis with Positive Transformation
Most of you have probably heard of PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but you may not have heard of Post-Traumatic Growth. Many people who experience a traumatic event will end up with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression that can be disabling....
Unjack Yourself—Eliminate Chronic Busyness To Improve Your Health, Your Relationships, and Your Thinking
“Who can make muddy waters clear? Let it be only still, and it will gradually clear itself.” –Lao Tzu, The Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu penned these words more than 2500 years ago, but like all deep wisdom, his words still apply today—perhaps more relevant than ever before. I...
