Words Create Worlds

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…

To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. – Aristotle But what if you want to be something? What then… ? You must dare, in ways small and large. As Brene’ Brown would say: be vulnerable. As Shedd would say: ships are safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are for. Be…

I subscribe to a couple different “coach/guru” newsletters and dutifully read each one that appears in my Inbox. They are always interesting and/or useful (or I would soon un-subscribe), and occasionally one will offer an idea that I blog on. Today’s post is the entirety of an e-mail that I received from Michael Neill – it…

If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you. – Steve Jobs How much are you resisting what you do? How many “have-tos” do you have in your life? Ideally, life is a collection, and series of, “get-tos.” What do you get…

There are many resources for the “how” of anything. If you want to be more productive, successful, have better relationships, get promoted, start a business, . . . and on and on, there’s no shortage of resources that will lay out exactly what you must do to have whatever it is you want. They are…

To paraphrase Vince Lombardi, it’s hard to be successful when you’re confused. *  *  * Get clear on what you want and pattern of actions required to create what you want. Act each and every day, always looking for what works and what doesn’t. Improve your actions until your reach desired state.