There are books I read years ago, but only once.   There are also books I refer to and read again. I consider many of those books classics – the books that stand the test of time because they say something important, beautifully, and still feel alive Mark Twain says, “A classic is something that everybody…

Success and failure follow a similar series of steps.  The path is neutral. What differs is how you take each step. The discipline and persistence that build great achievement can also march you toward ruin when your direction is wrong, your goals are flawed, and you ignore lessons along the way. Your steps reveal character,…

You have enemies and frenemies.  You do.  For whatever reason, they want to see you fail, they want to knock you down a notch or three.  Some are baiters. The baiter throws insults and lies to trigger your emotional reaction, to cause you to make a misstep.  The insult can be blunt street talk, a…

Words come easy. Intentions need thought.  Actions confirm commitment and direction.  Many zoom from words to action without understanding their “why?” They fail to fill the gap between what they say and what they do.  Getting grounded on your intentions helps your words and actions match your purpose, but it takes thought and mindfulness to get…

Love, inspiration, and memories count.   They reflect your time and engagement. Merely giving stuff is rarely what counts. The common thread is that what you give is not copy-pasted to someone. That what you give comes from thoughtful care rather than a casual sense of obligation. 

Repetition drives competency. To build competency you must do more than read, listen and then just nod your head. You have practice enough so it becomes pure memory – whether mind or muscle. Many won’t drive the discipline to train and repeat, to increase their load and level of difficulty.  That is how you become…