“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders care more for others than for themselves (they genuinely love people and want to see them grow into the best versions … Read more
Every year, millions of people make a vow to change their lives for the better in a tradition that only 20% comes to fruition – Welcome to the good ole cliche, “The New Year’s resolution”. This is the part of the year where gyms all across the world will see 3-4x more attendees than in … Read more
“If you spent less time complaining, it would already be done.” ― Frank Sonnenberg You ever meet that person that no matter what is going on in their world, all they do is complain? They could win the lottery and they’d complain they have to pay too much in taxes. They could land a great … Read more
“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” ― Anne Sweeney What does it mean to be successful? What does it look like? Many of us have a wrong picture of success. Frankly, the majority of people misunderstand it. Some people are even … Read more
We were in our beloved Anna Maria Island over Thanksgiving week. Even though the beach was busy with locals and tourists, I noticed a trend in the lifeguard stations. Only about every 4th station was attended. Where in other times when we’ve been, not only is every station open and operated, there are beach patrols running … Read more
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you” – John Wooden In the pursuit of growth, success, and significance, the journey is often marked by challenges, setbacks, and the need for relentless determination. Those who have truly succeeded share a common thread. They possess the resilience … Read more
“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal” — Robin S. Sharma In order to grow as individuals, we have to get out of our comfort zones and push ourselves a little harder each day! The stronger you push yourself to grow, the larger the scale of your comfort … Read more
“Change follows the focus of your attention.” — John Maxwell Before we dive into this teaching, I want you to ponder on that quote just for a moment. It’s a powerful statement and I think about it a lot. I guess you could say I focus on what I’m focusing on! It’s easy to keep our focus on the negatives. As … Read more
“Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” – Warren Buffett On my last share, I discussed the 80/15/5 principle from the standpoint of 80% of people being the “just enoughers”, 15% hitting “just above bar”, and … Read more
“Average is the top of the bottom, the best of the worst, the bottom of the top, the worst of the best.” – John C. Maxwell Have you ever asked yourself where you stand in regards to your efforts and impact in your leadership? It’s honestly an intriguing question to ponder. The truth is, when … Read more