We all have dreams and ambitions, but ambition alone isn’t enough — what are you prepared to sacrifice to achieve yours? Will you push through exhaustion, forgo momentary satisfaction for lasting success, and forge ahead when every fiber of your being urges you to stop and give up? It’s easy to say “yes” now, but… [Read More]
Get Paid for Performance, Not Presence
Some people are a little confused about their role at work. They believe that showing up is their job. The reality is that you don’t get paid to go to work, you get paid to get the job done. In other words, performance, not presence. Have you ever been to a restaurant where the food… [Read More]
You Should Be So Lucky
Let me tell you a story about two typical kids you might be familiar with. One of them (we’ll call him John) wasn’t a bad kid, but he didn’t take life very seriously. He hung out with friends, didn’t study much, and did mostly what he wanted because his folks were missing in action —… [Read More]