Maxwell Maltz, a renowned writer in the field of psychology, said “Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand brake on.” And he was right. The lack of self-esteem or confidence can really have a negative impact on your belief in yourself, which in turn, impacts your attitude, your behavior and the results […]
I was coming back to my car from a bike ride. As I pulled up, I glanced at the car parked beside mine. It had a small bumper sticker. On the first line, it said “I believe in the transformational power…” That’s as far as I saw. As I was mounting my bike back on […]
In my professional life, I have stood before dozens of groups and counseled countless individuals on the results of their emotional intelligence assessments. The assessment, itself, is a great tool to showcase key attributes that impact performance and is a leading indicator of success. The particular assessment tool that I use rates 15 key areas; […]
The principal is simple. You take a goal and you multiply it by a factor of 10 to establish a new bigger and much bolder goal. Some of you have heard the story of the origins of my Sixty@60 Quest. I was looking for a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for turning 60. To give […]
We all face tough situations from time to time. And from my experience, the bigger your goals and the heftier your ambitions, the more you will be challenged. While you may enjoy the comforts of the status quo, you can’t achieve great things when you’re not stretching yourself. That lesson has been reinforced over and […]
I’ve been interviewed a bunch lately. Since breaking the current Guinness World Record for “Most Ironmans Completed in One Year,” it seems I have created a little buzz. It’s gratifying that my hard work is paying off and I’m flattered by the sudden attention. But, truth be told, nothing much has changed in my world. […]
Have you ever hit a slump? Do you ever feel unmotivated and uninspired? Or have you given up on dreams because you’re too busy, tired or distracted to make things happen? I often get the question of how do I stay focused and motivated, over the long haul. Let’s face it, I’m at that age […]
I have to say that I’ve been truly touched and overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from so many folks during my quest to break the world record and complete 60 ironman triathlons in 2018. A series of comments from my friend Chris Miller, however, really touched me and got me thinking more about what […]
I love the Olympics. As I watched Shaun White’s epic third run to clinch Olympic gold in the Men’s Halfpipe in Pyeongchang, the emotion and exuberance of the moment was truly inspiring. It was made all the more poignant because it was part of a larger narrative, that included an awe-inducing comeback story. With two […]
Here we are…at the beginning of the year when all things seem possible. Goals and dreams are dancing in our heads and we convince ourselves that this year is going to be different. We think that we will learn from our past mistakes and follow-through, be more consistent and achieve whatever we set our hearts […]
