September 12, 2014
Developing Your Vision To Succeed
All great leaders have two main qualities: guts and vision. Today we'll focus on vision. You become what you think about all the time. Leaders think about the future most of the...
August 14, 2014
Probabilities and Possibilities
I finish my speeches by saying, "What are the chances that someone like me was going to make it to the Olympics? I wasn't a great athlete, I didn't get started until I was 21...
August 08, 2014
How to Condition Your Mind to Succeed
Top achievers in every field understand that words have the power to condition the mind to succeed or fail. Whenever you say something, your mind tries to build a case for...
August 05, 2014
How to Rebound from Setbacks
When I was 21 years old, I made a decision to take up the sport of luge and pursue my lifelong dream of competing in the Olympic Games. Many people tried to discourage me. I...
July 15, 2014
How to Give Whatever it Takes for Your Passion
Why do some people pursue their dreams while others bury their dreams? It comes down to belief and desire. Whether you believe it's possible, whether you believe YOU can do it,...
June 12, 2014
Bouncing Back Quickly To Win
Karoly Takacs. You've probably never heard of him. However, in Hungary, he's a national hero - everybody there knows his name and his incredible story. After reading his...
May 15, 2014
Use Your Strengths To Win More
Have you ever been in a situation where work seemed effortless? Well, you were probably in a situation that required you to use your personal strengths. Socrates said "Know...
May 06, 2014
How-to Be an Optimist
Have you ever been to an Optimist Club meeting? If you haven't, you're missing out on a great time. I've had the pleasure of speaking for the Optimists a few times and it's...
April 23, 2014
Dream, Struggle, Victory
Back when I was in grade school, my dad encouraged me to study the lives of successful people. He said, "Success leaves clues. Read biographies and you'll figure out what...
April 21, 2014
There's No Such Thing as Luck
Opportunity is everywhere. You have to keep your eyes open and focus on finding it. Once you spot an opportunity, if you decide you are willing to do whatever it takes, it's...
April 03, 2014
Walking Your Talk
Leaders in every field agree that there is a shortage of people who get things done. People who get results. That is great news. It's an opportunity for all of us. What that...
March 20, 2014
Getting Yourself to Take Action
How do you find the consistency to keep doing what you know you need to do day after day after day after day? Great question. I've struggled with it all my life. How do I get...