Establish your moral foundation, then not a moment sooner, or too long after, take up arms and join the war.
Jakob Gollon
Master Your Craft | Do it now, or forever wish you had.
Aim
WE NEED TO BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT OUR AIM.
Shelve It
Is it worth it to sit down for a second time and follow up on a stray idea? Maybe. On every idea? Absolutely not. How do we know when to chase and when to stop?
Fearless Yesterday
An act of good character. Slap it on the resume, like a certification. Right? That'd be wonderful. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.
5 Quotes on the Bedroom Wall of a Mercer Basketball Player
Here are the 5 quotes that hung on handmade posters all over my bedroom for years, and are still hanging in my garage now, on the plywood wall between my stand-up work table and my pull-up bar. They may mean very little to you. They may change your life. If even one person experiences the latter, this post was worth it. I hope it sparks the fire in you. What are your daily inspirations?
Savor a Blessing
I don't have time to spend on gratitude. I'm too busy.
True Impact
There are no hard statistics on true impact.
I have to do this
Many high level performers have a self-regulated accountability system. Nobody has to tell them to work hard. That said, what happens when your "goals" aren't enough and the honeymoon of "starting a new business" or "implementing the best daily routine ever" is over? You have to shift your perspective.
10,000 Spectacular Stories
To become a master writer, one has to write. Over. And over. And over. If your work is not a reflection of you, it is not your work. Total immersion.
Get it in writing
Your boss says you might get a promotion. A new business partnership is on the horizon. The admissions department rep thinks you'll get accepted to Harvard. They can all be agreed upon, and exciting to anticipate or daydream about, but…
3 THOUGHTS PER YEAR: a New Years resolution plan that sticks
Alas, this is a fact: a practice that works, started January 17th, is far greater than a resolution that started hot on January 1st and falls dead by January 22nd.
Blue, White, Mark Zuckerberg
New era, no collar. Why your physical appearance means less now than ever.
One Inch
One inch is all that it takes. That, and consistency.
New Years: Effective Frame of Mind
What are you asking yourself in 2018? Some people make resolutions. Lists. Some commit to a diet, or a workout plan, or a shift in values. Those are wonderful. They're usually averagely effective, however, without the proper mindset. It is…
Opportunity Not Taken
Individual opportunities are TIME-SENSITIVE and FINITE. They come and go quickly, like lightning. The difference? We've debunked the myth about lightning never striking in the same spot twice. Opportunity, on the other hand, is one and done. Bad news: An…
5 Thoughts that People (who stress about family and travel) Should Keep in Mind Over the Holidays
Some helpful thoughts that people (who stress about family and travel) should keep in mind over the holidays.
Be all things
You cannot be all things to all people. You can, however, be loving be kind be energetic be enthusiastic and be inclusive You cannot be all things to all people, but there are no prerequisites to be any of these things,…
4 Poor Choices College Basketball Players Will Make This Holiday Break
Most college basketball (CBB) players won't even take the time to read this. Odds are, if you've clicked on the link, you're a coach or a fan. MOST players will make poor choices over the holiday break. FEW will not.…
Winter is Coming
Prepare for winter, don't react to it. Jakob offers some general advice on the potential for changes in the financial landscape of America.
Approval, Access, & Opportunity
Teachers, managers, owners, bosses, coaches, parents, or other people in positions of authority, privilege, or power, are often seeking to mentor or train-in a "worthwhile" candidate. Finding a young successor helps to ensure the future existence of their world-views. It's…
The “Bugs Bunny Effect”
"This 15-minute webinar made me 100k in 3 months! "How you too can have this much success! "Turn your website into a money making machine! Fortunately for all of us out here in reality-land, there are a lot of options…