A few years ago, I had the unforgettable experience of visiting Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The purpose of my trip was speaking at an international insurance conference and I was able to schedule a couple days of sightseeing. Rio is a remarkable city, with the unreal blue of the ocean, ultramodern buildings and Mercedes traveling [...]
One of the most possibility-limiting words in the English language is “improbable.” It is like a big, black wall, effectively blocking any further effort or consideration. While some may say it can’t be done because of the obstacles, peak performers move towards their goals regardless of the barriers. When faced with inevitable obstacles, possibility-seekers use [...]
In the game of tennis, they have developed a rating system to evaluate the skill level of players called NTPR. Once your rating is established you will then compete in tournaments against players of similar ability and experience. Basically, ratings are a scale going from 2.0 (just picked up a racket yesterday to 7.0 (touring [...]
When I was a young man, the thought of shaking hands with people nearly paralyzed me with anxiety. Because I have one finger on my right hand, I anticipated they would respond negatively. In my anxiety, I visualized people being visibly startled when they saw my hands, and I replayed this mental recording over and [...]
1. Seek Knowledge Identify something you’d like to learn and also something you feel you should learn. Make a contract with yourself to start this week. If the “should-know” category is labor-intensive or unpleasant, consider rewarding yourself by alternating the difficult and pleasurable learning sessions. 2. Build Friendships Name five people who are important to [...]
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