Dissatisfaction. Disappointment. Failure. Rejection. These are “facts of life” for people on Planet Earth. In fact, if you don’t experience some of these feelings, some…

Bravery might not tie in directly with productivity and success, but I believe there are important advantages to cultivating a little more bravery than you’ve…

Think about every task, project, and goal you’ve ever undertaken. Unless I miss my guess, for each and every one of them you started somewhere…

One of the classic interview questions is something along the lines of: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” The time frame may vary,…

There are several reasons to keep your focus on delivering high-quality results. These include: High-quality work earns you a more respectable reputation, larger rewards, and…

There’s a documentary called “Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight.” It’s full of indications and references to an attitude then pervasive at NASA that might…

Yes you do. You may deny that you ever get angry, or you may believe you have your entirely-justified anger response tightly under control. But…

You’ve probably been through enough experiences to have learned that perspective is important. The way you view a situation greatly influences your emotional and practical…

You’ve probably heard of the “fight or flight” reaction that primes the human body to respond to a sudden change in our current situation. While…

We all have at least one of them: tasks, projects, or goals we want to put off or just plain avoid. Usually they’re important: perhaps…

I don’t know how often I’ve heard descriptions of athletic excellence along the lines of: “Great footwork.” “A perfect swing.” “Beautiful arm position.” These are…

The power of hope is a wondrous thing. Children given hope strive harder than others to reach their full potential. Adults given hope overcome larger…