It’s not where you start – it’s where you finish that counts. – Zig Ziglar
And all you have to concern yourself with is where you are.
It’s simple, all you need do is:
1) Be clear, as much as possible, where you are now – and be there.
2) Be clear about what you want to create in your life – and check in and revise that periodically.
3) Occasionally examine your results in light of your stated desires – and adjust your desires, if necessary.
4) Work your butt off . . . .
What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first step to something better. – Wendell Phillips “Boy, after that banana, you’re really screwed.” “How are you ever going to come back from that banana?” Defeat is just a word, like banana is just a word. I hope my silly example showed you that words…
What is the secret behind every tragic misstep on the path to success? It happens right here: People believe their emotions have an external cause. That’s it. That’s the only real problem. – Steve Chandler * * * Your emotions create your experience, the visceral, palpable real part of your experience. You create your emotions. (By…
“Coaching is hot.” “Coaching is in.” “Coaching is how smart people achieve goals faster.” “Coaching is how people find meaning and purpose in their lives.” “Coaching is how people make successful career transitions.” “Coaching is how people at the top-of-their-game get better.” These are just some of the things I’ve read or heard about coaching,…
If you want to get the best out of a person you must look for the best that is in him. – Bernard Haldane This is what coaching is, and does. What’s more, it’s a wonderful way to go through life. I’m sure if you think about it, it’s the best way to manage, and…
This week’s external resource isn’t what I set out to find. After checking Wharton’s Knowledge@Wharton, I went to my trusty stand-by: the HBR Blogs. But even there I didn’t find what I had initially sought: something by Umair Haque or Tony Schwartz. Instead, I found this great article by Judith Glaser. As soon as she mentioned cortisol…
“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale Earl Nightingale is one the greats in personal development; if you haven’t listened to one of his audio programs, do so.