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 […]
All too often, I have witnessed sales trainers and business coaches touting their personal passion for a specific product or service they sell, as if it’s some kind of magic bullet for their success. This line of thinking suggests that if you are passionate about beer, you should run to a local brewery and plead […]
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. […]
5 years ago I interviewed Amanda Harris (aka Wonder Woman / my wife) about her journey of launching a fledgling Medical Exercise Practice named Re-Kinect, just six months after giving birth to our daughter. In that conversation, she shared her reasons for starting her own company, offered tips for balancing motherhood with owning and operating […]
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 […]
Apparently, a lot of folks are wondering how I can travel the country, do all my Ironman events (on my world record quest to complete 60 in 2018) and still fit in work. I have to admit, it’s not always easy. But the good news is that it can be done by doing a few […]
Frustration is part of the human experience, and it shows up in our careers, our relationships, our personal goals, and even in our politics. The source of our frustration is often easy to identify, and research indicates that people customarily opt for one of four different responses when they hit a breaking point, and that […]
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 […]
We often know that we need to change…but we don’t. Why is it so hard? And why does it often feel like there is just too much that we have to work through? If this ever happens to you, you’re not alone. In fact, in the last couple of weeks, I’ve had several heartfelt conversations […]
