Blog Posts

How to Handle Problems Like a Pro

Since nothing is perfect in life, it helps to have a philosophy about how to look at problems. You aren’t going to be able to get away from them, so

What Lesson Did Jeremy Lin Learn?

Last year Jeremy Lin bounced around the league, getting cut twice and playing in the Development League. In December he got picked up by the Knicks who also rarely played

This Is How Pressure Makes You Great

You can’t develop greatness by drinking coffee and reading books. If you want to do anything great you’re going to have to get to work, move forward, and overcome challenges.

Who Is the 1 Percenter?

I heard this story in 1974 when I was starting out in business and it gave me a great perspective on success. The 100 People Story Start with a group

Why You Should Love Tests

No one likes a test. For most of us, they were the worst thing about school. You got nervous thinking about it. The kids who weren’t that smart worried. The

You Are a Great Goal Setter

We’re all great goal setters when we have to be. Give us a crisis and a deadline and we become goal-setting pros! The proof of this is how we respond

Jim Valvano’s Dad Packed His Bags

Coach Jim Valvano was a dreamer. It started in high school. At 16 years old he heard a talk by Olympic Champion Bob Richards. Bob told them, “God must love