As I was preparing my coffee just a minute ago I had a realization: thoughts have consequences. Everyone can identify with the idea that actions have consequences, but thoughts? Yes, I believe so. Implementing this, effectively, does require a high level of awareness. We spend so much time with, and in, our thoughts that we ought to…
So many people have heard the old saw “practice makes perfect.” It’s wrong. Just. Plain. Wrong. I was watching a Tim Ferriss Four Hour Life video and he quoted a top chef who says: “practice makes permanent.” It’s true. Absolutely 100% true. What you train, you ingrain. Whatever you practice creates muscle memory and neural pathways…
I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more. – Jonas Salk We are made to love, to create, to work and toil and then recover, recharge and appreciate and begin again. The only way we get to begin again is to finish what we start. So, work hard, finish,…
Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It’s something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success. – Vince Lombardi What strikes me about this term: “way of life” is…
If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. – William James I had a powerful conversation with my coach recently and one of the things we talked about was “cares.” Another word would be priorities. What I’m talking about is the difference between what we say we want (fantasies, desires,…
“Begin – to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.” – Marcus Aurelius As we wrap up this week of “labor” related quotes, let us pause to ponder the importance of starting. So often I learn new things, or new ways of doing things, only by starting…