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The Game of Work

I know you haven’t had time to study, but I’m confident that you’ll pass.  The good news is that there is only one question, here it is: “What would the average American say is more motivating and fun; Work or Sports?”

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The Discipline Virtue

Years ago, when I began my business career (carbon dating says that was exactly 1,000 years ago) I recall my best bosses and other successful business people sighting a common trait that was considered essential for success, that trait was discipline.

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The Value of Systems

If I visited your workplace would I see consistency or chaos?  Would I observe structure or fire-fighting? Would I first notice the processes, or the ad-hoc activities?

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Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

Sometimes the biggest barrier to achieving what you are capable of in life, is your own fear.  It might be a fear of failing, a fear of rejection, a fear of criticism, even a fear of embarrassment; the list of possible fears is endless.

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Persistence

Often success is the results of staying in the game and playing one more play, when everything in you feels like stopping. 

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Routine

If you search for inspiring quotes on the power of personal routine, you will find an interesting thing; people are generally in one of two camps.

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Intentionality

n the chapter on Intentionality in our book The 12 Week Year, Mike and I argue, that “to realize your potential, you must be mindful about how you spend your time.”

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Expect Success!

Henry Ford once famously said “If you think you can, or if you think you can’t; you’re right.” He knew that your belief in your capability determined what you would achieve.

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Here We Go Again

Are you one of the over 130 million Americans that set New Year’s Resolutions?  If so, it’s likely that you’ve failed with them in the past.

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The Power of Commitment

I remember back when I was a young boy in fifth grade and how I yearned for a new ten-speed bicycle. Boy, was it a beauty; metal-flake green paint with racing tires and a black leather saddle.

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Leaders Forum

I recently returned from a fabulous trip to San Diego.  I was invited to speak at one of my client’s conferences: their Leader’s Forum.

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A Little Extra

It was a fun summer for the Moran family.  Unfortunately, the fun included too much food and drink, and now I’m faced with losing a few pounds of extra me. 

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Family Time

I just returned from that annual mass exodus from the state of Michigan know as spring break.  In Michigan spring break is a big deal. 

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Thinking

January got started with a bang.  In the first 30 days I’ve traipsed across the country delivering keynote speeches as well as full day trainings.

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