Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship. – Omar Bradley
I’m pretty sure that by stars Mr. Bradley means values and by passing ship lights he is referring to the vagaries of popular opinion and culture.
If so, he’s right.
What do you value?
Are your values reflected in your behavior, consistently?
If not, your life will suffer.
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As our coaching progresses, I have three specific questions I ask my clients about how things are going, for them: Do you have a comprehensive plan for your life that is both clear and exciting? Are you making progress on what’s most important now? On a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being absolutely confident,…
Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. – John Wooden One of the things I love about John Wooden is his focus on 1) fundamentals (/habits) and 2) doing the best you can, irrespective of…
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