I’m convinced that success and happiness are based primarily on one behavior: Doing what matters and not what doesn’t. What matters? That’s entirely up to you. Identify it, focus on it and don’t stray too much. It’s not a one-time thing, mind you. What matters to us changes over time. What[…] Read On
I’ve written my fair share of stories on what it takes to be a great [fill in the blank], but I seriously doubt if any of it really matters. Think about it. If I tell you that highly successful people are never satisfied with their accomplishments, will that really change the outcome[…] Read On
When you have an important decision to make, ask yourself, “Will I come to regret this later?” It could be about your career, business, finances, relationships … whatever. It cuts across pretty much everything. As long as you’re honest with yourself, answering that question can help you make the right choice[…] Read On
Had lunch with a very impressive business associate yesterday. She’s a flaming liberal. I’m not. She loves Hillary. I don’t. She’s also smart, kind and funny. She has a strong work ethic and a good head on her shoulders. She has leadership potential. That’s all far more important to me[…] Read On
My natural tendency is to solve problems. Fix things. Hit me with a dilemma and I’m all over it. I live for that sort of thing. It’s like an addiction. And therein lies the rub. There are different classes of problems. Some problems, the more you stare at them, the[…] Read On
You always hear about famous people who grew up with learning disorders. Richard Branson and Charles Schwab were dyslexic. Einstein probably had Asperger’s, a mild form of autism. Bill Gates too. Howard Stern and a host of celebrities have struggled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Well, here’s something that will blow[…] Read On
Between our unique DNA, upbringing, and life experience, each of us is our own person. And yet, we have something in common. We all want things. It starts when you’re a baby crying for food, vying for attention, reaching for objects. And it never stops. Why do we want things?[…] Read On