Jealousy is the thief of happiness. Experiencing strong negative emotions toward someone else for what they have (and you’re missing) is a formula for misery, and yet we all allow it to grab us from time-to-time. Luckily, there’s a simple psychological hack known as “compersion”, which has the power to drastically reduce and even eliminate the strongest feelings of jealousy. In this post, I discuss an interview I conducted in 2011 with Dr. Deborah Anapol, one of the leading authorities on this subject. Her e-book, “Compersion: Meditations on Using Jealously as a Path to Unconditional Love” is the best book I’ve

In 2012, I wrote a book called “Sex. Politics Religion: How Delusional Thinking is Detroying America.” It was covered and reviewed on ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN, not to mention dozens of magazines. Of the 12 books I’ve written, with almost 2 million copies sold, this is my BEST book, but NOT my best seller. It’s the book I promised myself I’d write once I had enough money. In this video, I discuss the chapter on sex, and how puritanical American culture has buried this subject and contributed to the ignorance of our society. #personaldevelopment #mentaltoughness

No one likes a fight. No one goes looking for trouble, but life and business have a habit of placing us in harms way. The fact is that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself in the face of conflict. Sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in. There are times when people choose to push you around and unless you fight back, they will be even more empowered to push you more in the future. How much are you willing to tolerate when it comes to the abusive behavior of others? iHow much crap are you

Champions handle fear like a snake charmer. That’s what I say in Chapter #50 of my million-copy best seller, 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class. The truth is, there’s even more to it than that. There’s a life philosophy that many high performers follow when it comes to fear, and for many people, it’s a game changer. In this video, I share this philosophy and how it can help you reduce the level of fear and suffering in your life. #mentaltoughness #personaldevelopment #fear #fearless #177mentaltoughnesssecrets

As a former professional athlete, I can tell you the traits that seperate the good from the great. It’s not what most fans think. It’s not sexy, but it’s the one thing you must have to succeed. It’s a combination of mental toughness and emotional stability, day-in and day-out. In this episode of the Mental Toughness Podcast, we dive into this critical, under-appreciated aspect of peak performance. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur or proud parent, this is the single tenet you must lock down. #mentaltoughness #personaldevelopment

When you compare good performers to great performers, there are rarely major differences between them in terms of skills and knowledge. On the surface, they appear the same. It’s no different with professional athletes: when you watch them go head-to-head, they look similar in terms of physical prowess and athletic skill. Yet the difference in results between good performers and great performers is huge. In professional sports, it’s the difference between the bench warmer and hall of famer. In business, it’s the difference between earning a good living and earning a fortune. The one difference that separates the good from the