Most People Quit Here

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.”

— Calvin Coolidge

Around mile 19 of a marathon, runners often hit what is known as "the wall."

The excitement of the starting line is gone. Your legs hurt. Every step feels heavier than the last. The fi...

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Goal - Schedule - Work

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.”

— Stephen King

I have never claimed to be the smartest guy in the room. And if I ever find myself as the smartest g...

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A Meaningful Memorial Day

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.”

- President Har...

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“An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidity, is the ultimate competitive advantage.”

— Jack Welch

Many of the world’s most successful organizations understand a simple truth: if ...

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The Strongest People I've Ever Known Are Mothers

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”

— Abraham Lincoln

I'm writing this on Mother's Day weekend... and I’ve found myself thinking about the incredibl...

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Know Thyself; Know Thy Enemy

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

— Abraham Lincoln

I’ve always believed in the phrase made famous by Socrates: know thyself first.

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A Lesson in Character: Tim Tebow

“I think he’s the greatest competitor and maybe the greatest leader in the history of college football.”

— Urban Meyer

This past week, I traveled to the eMerge Americas Conference in ...

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CARVER Leadership Webinar

A Free Webinar with Leadership Lessons from the Boardroom, War Room, and Locker Room

I had originally planned to host a live webinar this Wednesday to introduce my new book, CARVER Leadership: Less...

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Self-Worth vs. Self-Esteem

“Whether you think you can or you think you can't - you're right.”

— Henry Ford

Contrary to popular opinion, we are not a product of our circumstances. We are a product of our decisions. As su...

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Reliability Means Holding the Rope

“You hold the rope for the guy next to you. That’s what teams do. That’s what families do. You never let go...”

— Lou Holtz

The word “reliable” stems from the Latin root religere, whic...

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Chuck Norris: Consistency of Character

“Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.”

— Chuck Norris

 This past week, the world lost a living legend.  Chuck Norris passed away at the age of 86...

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Do Clothes Really Make the Man?

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”

— Mark Twain

There’s an old line often attributed to William Shakespeare: “The apparel oft proclaims the man.”...