Archive for November, 2007
Thoughts from My Interview with St. Maarten’s Most Famous Artist
Posted by: | CommentsI just returned from the crown jewell of the caribbean, St. Maarten, where I had an oppotunity to speak to world reknowned artist, Ruby Bute. As an art collector, I’ve admired her work for many years, but one of her painting’s made me think of all the people who approach me after my speeches with the same dream. This is a mental toughness secret many people over look, having no idea it’s one of the cornerstones of world-class success. ( 5:09 )
Mental Toughness Lesson from Rock Star Tommy Shaw of Styx
Posted by: | CommentsBack in the early 1990′s I interviewed Tommy Shaw, co-founder, guitar player and back up singer of one of the most successful rock bands in history: Styx. What I didn’t know during the interview was that I was about to get one of the most important mental toughness lessons of my life. I’ll look forward to your comments ( 5:03 )
The Mental Programming of Organized Religion
Posted by: | CommentsEvery time I deliver a speech on Mental Toughness, someone comes up to me and asks if it’s really possible to reprogram years of middle-class beliefs into world-class beliefs. The answer is yes, and the best example of programming in the history of the world is organized religion. Man made (not God made) religion has been used to control the masses through fear for hundreds of years. People are programmed to believe in whatever man made religion they’re born into and driven into lifelong, brainless obedience through the threat of burning in hell for eternity. This programming begins almost immediately after birth, and by the time the child is ready to head off to college, he/she has 18 years of fear based programs embedded in his/her consciousness. The overriding message is, ‘ Have blind faith in our organized religions interpretation of God or you won’t will suffer unimaginable, excrucating pain for all of eternity. Don’t think for yourself, just practice blind obedience like your parents, grandparents and great-grand parents did. And it works. The masses are terrified to question their faith and are told never to discuss religion in mixed company. Critical thinkers have studied this phenomenon for years behind closed doors and marveled at it’s effectiveness. The point of the example is if entire cultures can be programmed with man made fabrication, what are the odds you have the power to reprogram your mind to think world class thoughts? People are doing it every day. And they’re doing it through the use of love and abundance based langauge, leaving fear based thoughts to the robotic masses. Listen to this post and I’ll look forward to to your comments. ( 4:58 )
Atlas Shrugged: Mental Toughness Masterpiece?
Posted by: | Comments5o years ago Ayn Rand penned one of the most popular novels of the 20th century; Atlas Shrugged. This work has a cult-like following around the world, but is especially popular with entrepreneurs. Critics have spoken out against it for years and kept it out of the schools. If you’ve read this Mental Toughness Masterpiece, I’d like to hear your comments on the impact it had on your life. If you haven’t, do yourself a favor and read it or listen to it on CD. Whether you love or hate it, this is one of the most important books ever written and it deserves a place in your personal library. (4:34 )
My Interview with Howard Crosby
Posted by: | CommentsI caught up with world-class entrepreneur Howard Crosby in South America last week, and he offered some great advice on success. Mr. Crosby is the nephew of the great Bing Crosby, who entertained more people through his music than Elvis and the Beatles. As an entrepreneur in the mining industry, Howard Crosby believes in the mental toughness philosophy as a catalyst for success. This post describes two key factors of his success you can use immediately. I look forward to your comments. ( 4:31 )
