One of the more unfortunate “hang-ups” that I notice in the general population is the either/or/all-or-nothing mindset. If I broaden my view of fun, then I must embrace a life of debauchery and reckless decision making. Of course, this is nothing but a fearful mindset that sees life as a range of slippery slopes. Everything may be
Every great team stays great through the anticipation of required growth and adjustment. Even a perfect season warrants a look at what it will take to continue on a successful path. Complacency is the state of mind that if it isn’t broke (or broke enough), why fix it? This state of mind can also be described as
When the goal for our day is to get the most benefit for the least amount of effort, we set a low bar for what can be considered a good day. I think this attitude is what holds people back from the success they desire. What successful people see as good is often different from the less
Circumstances can have a way of creating opportunities for leaders to compromise direction. Challenges will always come along the path worth taking. Those that don’t lead can often form opinions about a direction based on the challenges inherent in the chosen path. Perhaps the direction isn’t popular and a particular challenge is all the the proof someone
It sounds like wisdom to accept a limit. This is absolutely true when a true limit of ability is reached. People that settle for less often confuse an ability limit with an effort limit. Settling for less seems like the best possible result with the level of effort that I am willing to commit to. That’s not
Patience is a separator. It separates the person that is unwilling to win and the person who is willing to do anything to achieve their goals. A lack of patience is why people take shortcuts. Be it steroids, theft, speeding, or other damaging compromises, it all leads to a lack of patience. If you find yourself always