Nobody wants to be called mediocre. It’s like the screeching sound of someone’s nails on a blackboard. Yet, unfortunately, we’re surrounded by mediocrity. The bad news is that it’s contagious; the good news is that there’s a cure. Mediocrity isn’t something that’s forced upon us; we bring it on ourselves. The fact is, negative habits… [Read More]
Make Experience Your Best Teacher
After a sporting event, did you ever ask someone how they did? Their common response is either “We won,” or “We lost.” While their answer is factually correct, it doesn’t tell the complete story. For example, they could have led the whole game or made an exciting comeback, performed their best or lost due to… [Read More]
Do You Understand the Meaning of Commitment?
You’re Awesome! Give Yourself a Pat on the Back
Some people are perfectionists; they consider anything short of perfection a failure. Instead of celebrating the important progress they’re making to achieve their goals, they focus on the shortcomings, as well as all the work that still remains to be completed. That’s less than awesome. The problem is that constantly looking for and belittling yourself… [Read More]
Never Say “I’m Sorry” Unless You Mean It
We all make mistakes. When you try to repair the damage, do you make the situation better or worse? We’ve all been raised to say “ I’m sorry ” after hurting someone through our words or actions, but is your apology disingenuous or a meaningful expression of regret? What are the ingredients of an effective… [Read More]
Are You Racing in the Wrong Direction?
Almost all parents have that corny conversation with their kids about what life was like when they were growing up: “When I was your age, we walked to school, uphill, both ways.” (I can just hear the response: “That’s so yesterday,” accompanied by eye rolling.) Yet, while progress has been made on many fronts, some… [Read More]
The Power of One
Sometimes we feel the world is so large and complex that it’s impossible for any one of us to make a difference. When something comes up that requires action, we think, “I’m only one person. What can I do anyway?” The result is that we sit back and wait for others to make the first… [Read More]
Do You Promote Excellence?
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