“A man is but the product of his thoughts.” – Mahatma Gandhi It used to be thought that few people were resilient, but more recently it’s become clear that this trait is much more prevalent among us. The question is: How do resilient individuals attain resilience? What characteristics grant them the ability to withstand adverse […]
What’s your pre-routine? If you lead, sell or manage, do you have a routine to be your best? How about when you speak to groups, lead a meeting, go on an interview, or make a critical phone call? Are you more likely to knock ’em dead, or to wish you were dead due to fear […]
Mindfulness involves purposefully paying attention and giving conscious direction to your awareness. Mindfulness and awareness are similar, but different. For example, as you’re reading this right now, you might be aware of your surroundings but that awareness would not mean you are being mindful of them. Just by reading this last statement, you are now […]
So, how can you use the Peyton Manning/Warren Buffet success strategy we outlined in the previous blog? Here’s how: Find the niches where you can be the best or one of the best at what you offer. Position your offer and market with highly specific targeting. Prepare like Manning to be your best mentally, physically […]
While I am not a military professional, I am a Behavioral Scientist who has been fortunate to be asked to share my insights on the subject of leadership development and emotional and social intelligence with this community in support of future leaders across the Joint Special Operations Forces (JSOF). I take comfort in knowing, by […]
Are you at your best in the most important moments of your life? Creating the right thoughts, emotions and mindset in the most challenging personal or professional situations gives you an edge on success and happiness that others can only wish for. If you don’t control your mindset, then you may be victimizing yourself. Mental […]
Every situation requires a slightly different mindset in order to optimize your success in it. To be a good mindset maniac, you must know what thoughts and emotions help you the most and how to change your thoughts and emotions when they are not helping you. There are two parts to be at your best […]
“The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.” – Benjamin Disraeli Are you ready for the best and most important moments of your life? Mindset Maniacs are. Are you confident and in control when you most need to be? As you prepare for your biggest challenges in life, do you know […]
The mindset with which you begin an activity, project, or meeting sets the tone and energy for its duration. It can either accelerate your success or slow it down. Having an aligned mind creates a powerful positive energy. It eliminates mental blocks to success, so you can focus on accomplishing your goal. Rebecca Lolosoli, the […]
Let’s look at how people – you included – might block success. We once met a realtor named Joyce, who’d been working in real estate for 10 years and was a middle-of-the-pack producer. Joyce had long felt that something was holding her back, but she couldn’t quite identify what it was. We discovered, after spending […]
