Several years ago, I was at an event with a group of people that I had just met. It was the week before the Super Bowl. NFL quarterback Tom Brady was the main topic of conversation. One of the women in the group brought up Brady’s habits and lifestyle. He follows a unique set of… [Read More]
Narrow Framing: The Deadliest Error in Decision-Making
When I was working at Heidrick & Struggles (a publicly-traded executive search firm), a book publisher offered me a contract to write my book titled “Work Stronger.” The opportunity was very exciting to me. However, I was not sure how to proceed. I saw two options on how to move forward, and both had major… [Read More]
Why and How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
Would you like to stop comparing yourself to other people? Much of the unhappiness that we experience in life stems from measuring our self-worth by how we stack up against other people. If you are not careful, you can drive yourself crazy with your comparisons. In this article, you will learn how to stop comparing… [Read More]
The Danger of Being the Hardest-Working or Best Person in a Group
It was a Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. I was midway through a very intense, focused exercise session at my gym. That day’s workout consisted of a series of strength training exercises. In order to make the most of my time, there was very little rest in between sets. After completing one of the exercises,… [Read More]
How to Choose the Right Coach (What Matters and What Doesn’t)
Wondering how to choose the right coach for you? As our world becomes more fast-paced and competitive, more and more people are hiring coaches to help them get where they want to be. As written here, high-quality coaching provides tremendous value. A great coach can help you gain clarity and perspective, be more confident, have… [Read More]
What do Beyonce Knowles, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jeff Bezos Have in Common?
You have probably never heard of David Lee Brewer, Larry Moss, or Bill Campbell. However, you have definitely heard of some of the people that they have coached. David Lee Brewer has been a vocal coach for Beyonce Knowles. 1 Larry Moss has been an acting coach for Leonardo DiCaprio. 2 Bill Campbell has been… [Read More]
The Real Cause of Most Failures
Many people assume that a lack of ability is the problem when they fail. In reality, there is usually something else going on. In this article, you will learn the real cause of most failures. Let’s begin with a quick story. A Quick Story I once wiped out while attempting a 42-inch standing box jump… [Read More]
Enclothed Cognition: How Certain Clothing Can Enhance Your Performance
When he was in his early twenties, Todd Herman started a sports training business in his spare time. He was having modest success, but not enough to sustain it. Herman knew he could help people. However, he was insecure about his age and the fact that he looked even younger than he was. He was… [Read More]
Using a Pre-Game Ritual to Perform Like a Pro
My first job after college was working in the front-office for the NBA’s Washington Wizards. I spent over five seasons with the team. It was an incredible job that included behind-the-scenes access to the players and many great perks. One of my favorites was being able to hang out courtside before home games and watch… [Read More]
Matthew McConaughey Life Lessons on Suffering
By most accounts, Matthew McConaughey has a dream life today. He is an Academy Award-winning actor with millions of adoring fans. He is also a husband to a beautiful wife and a parent (with his wife) to three children. However, like most highly successful people, his journey has been far from easy. There has been… [Read More]