Live without Asterisks
Nothing undermines an accomplishment like a little star
Focus on being truly great, and let the accolades follow. Nothing undermines an accomplishment like a caveat in the footnotes.
Being Your Best Self
This time next year, will you be wiser, more thoughtful, and living a life you dream of? Or just a year older? Always take time to sharpen the saw.
Always Be Reading
Nothing helps you grow like a good book
Reading is one of the best things you can do for your personal growth. You will learn from the greatest minds, be exposed to new ideas, and escape to strange and exotic lands.
Measure Your Progress Against the Road
Your life doesn’t compare to anyone else’s
Have you ever been stopped at a red light and had a moment of panic when the car next to you moves? You push harder on the brake because—for just a second—it feels like you’re the one moving. It takes your brain that second to assess the situation and realize that you’re not going to […]
Why Bill Gates is the Luckiest Man in the World
Amazing things happen when preparation meets opportunity
The greatest success stories happen when preparation meets opportunity.
Why You Should Wait for the Second Marshmallow
Good Things Come to Those Who Know How to Wait
Don’t give up what you want most for whatever you happen to want now.
Wiping the Slate Clean After Making a Mistake
What Happened, Happened. The Important Part is What Happens Next
It’s not important that you made a mistake. That’s expected. What’s important is how you handle it.
Crab Buckets and 4 Other Things to Overcome
If You Aren’t Intentional, You’re Going to Stay Where You Are
If you want to be awesome, you need to overcome the forces holding you back. You don’t make something happen by accident.
What Roads Will You Not Take?
Our choices determine where we end up
The road less traveled takes effort and exertion. It will also make all the difference if you’ll make the necessary sacrifices.
How Not to Score a Touchdown and Other Lessons from Danny Trevathan
Don’t Celebrate Until You Have Something to Celebrate
Our productivity suffers when we do two things at once—like planning the celebration before we’ve scored the touchdown.
Why Everyone Should Have a Personal Mission Statement
Create a framework to guide every decision
Everyone should have a personal mission statement. It’s one of the most powerful things you can do to shape your life, from what you do day-to-day to the person you become.