What’s Your Empowerment Score?

Many people live in a psychological state of disempowerment. They live life on their heels instead of their toes. The great ones feel empowered most of the time. They’re leaning into life, thundering forward, unafraid. These people are moving toward their goals when most others are moving away. So how do you become empowered and fearless? Watch this short video to see where you stand and how you score.

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Stop Caring

The addiction to the approval of others ranks among the most debilitating diseases. Studies show that it’s built on a faulty premise that people are actually thinking about your behaviors, or even your life in general. The fact is that most of us spend the overwhelming majority of our time thinking about ourselves, solving our own problems and navigating life. There’s not much time left to dedicate to evaluating and judging others, unless their behavior has a direct effect on our welfare. The cure to approval addiction begins with a simple decision: stop caring what others think. Watch this short video

You’re Only One Home Run Away

Many of us waste too much time obsessing over our failures. Poor decisions, bad investments, inferior strategy and even downright stupidity. And yes, even the geniuses and masters of the universe are guilty of stupidity from time-to-time. Some of us regret not starting earlier; wish we had taken more chances and beat ourselves up for not having the courage to try. We lay awake in bed at night wishing we could start over, be young again and forge a more significant path. For some, the net result is a splintered self-esteem and a mild to dose of temporary depression. Thats the

Entrepreneurs: Genius or Grinder?

There are two types of entrepreneurs: the geniuses and the grinders. Which one are you? Steve Jobs was a genius; Mark Cuban is a grinder. Elon Musk is a genius; Ross Perot was a grinder. Bill Gates is a genius; Colonel Sanders was a grinder. The bottom line is they all built billion dollar businesses and lasting legacies. Most of us are grinders, fighting the good fight, day in and day out. We struggle, we fail, and we fall. And just when the world has written us off, we come back. We silence our critics and shock the doubters that write

Mental Toughness and Money

In the wealthiest countries in the world, why do most people struggle with money? Is it the economy? The job market? The pandemic? The political climate? The simple answer is no. Studies show that most people have a deep seated belief that making large sums of money is wrong, self-centered and even sacrilegious. This anti-success programming begins in early childhood and continues throughout most people’s lives, and many are not even aware of it. In movies, TV and in the media, the wealthy are often portrayed as greedy, narcissistic, and ruthless. The truth is that the self-made rich are much like

Are You Getting What You Want?

The ultimate goal of becoming mentally tough is getting what you want out of life. Are you getting what you want? Are you moving toward it? Are you even pursuing it? Whatever your answer, just know that today is a new day and yesterday no longer matters. Today could be the day you start your journey, which moves you one day closer to getting what you want. The first step is deciding exactly what you want, in detail. You must be able to see it in your mind before you can hold it in your hand. Next, you have to decide

Are You at Peace with Yourself?

In the quiet of the night; are you at peace with yourself? Have you resolved the major issues in your life that seem to endlessly follow you? Studies show that peace of mind is among the most coveted of all emotional states, yet only a small percentage of us seem to have achieved it. What does it really mean, and what does it take to make it real in our lives? Is it coming to terms with mistakes, missteps and lapses in judgement; or is there a better way? The benefits of peace and emotional well being cannot be exaggerated. These

Are Your Values Being Violated?

Values are the glue that hold relationships together. Shared values can create unbreakable emotional bonds. Violated values can destroy human connection and trust faster than anything else. My critical thinking question today is; “what values violations are you tolerating in your life?” We all have people in our lives that have polar opposite beliefs that can sometimes be so extreme that it causes us emotional stress and sadness. This diminishes our feelings of happiness and leaves us disappointed in ourselves for tolerating these destructive behaviors. Watch this short video for examples and consider taking action to remove this source of stress