Energy and persistence conquer all things. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 There was a young man I was coaching with the aim of helping him achieve his goals. Unfortunately, we reached a point where we were both a bit frustrated: looking back over the previous two years, we each realized … [ Continue Reading ]
How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. Ernest Hemingway 1899 – 1961 I was having lunch out with my daughter a few weeks ago and I observed a man at a nearby table. He was obese. There’s no polite way to say it; he was extremely overweight … [ Continue Reading ]
You cannot be strong in the big, important things if you are weak in the little things. Ralph Martson 1955 – What’s the difference between success and failure? What separates the financially independent from those living paycheck to paycheck? What determines who is out of shape and who is physically … [ Continue Reading ]
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 We continue our series of the ways to be more successful with steps six, seven and eight. Step six involves having grit: the persistence and commitment to your long-term goals. Study after … [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. John Heywood C. 1497 – 1580 I normally try to keep sporting events in the proper context: in the greater scheme of things, games are usually not that important. But the Super Bowl victory by the New Orleans Saints was unusual in lots … [ Continue Reading ]