Tag Archives: success

Successful People vs. Unsuccessful People

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

Successful People Give other people credit for their victories. Compliment Embrace change Forgive others Keep a “to be” list Read everyday Accept responsibility Operate from a transformational perspective Exude joy Have a sense of gratitude Share information and data Continuously … Continue reading →

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“Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart” by Dr. Mark Epstein

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

Afflicted as we are with a kind of psychological materialism, we are concerned primarily with beefing ourselves up. Self-development, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-expression, self-awareness, and self-control are our most sought after attributes. But Buddhism teaches us that happiness does not come … Continue reading →

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“How Successful People Think” by John Maxwell: Part One

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

Honestly, I was skeptical about John Maxwell before I read this book. A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss. “Thinking is hard work; that’s why so … Continue reading →

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A Life Worth Living and Knowing It

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

I re-read this excerpt from one of my recent blog posts, “How Successful People Think: Part Two,” and I think it is worth repeating. Everyday how we live our lives is a reflection of who we are, were, and who … Continue reading →

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“The Up Side of Down” by Megan McArdle

Posted on January 30, 2016 by

I tell them what it took me years to learn myself: they should give themselves permission to suck. It is easy to begin once you have accepted that what you produce may not be very good, and that this is … Continue reading →

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“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg

Posted on May 31, 2015 by

There is no doubt that the brain processes many things subconsciously. Throughout our lives we all pick up cues and ticks that trigger processes that we might not be totally aware of. In some cases, these processes can become destructive; … Continue reading →

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“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

I read this book after it was mentioned in “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. The following excerpts identify some major inspirations for beginning the project “My Pursuit of Thought”. Originally, I thought that this book overall was dated in its advice. … Continue reading →

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Seven Things Successful People Do Every Day

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

Exercise your body first thing in the morning to gain energy for the rest of the day. Plan your day before taking your first task. Do the most important tasks first before moving onto the smaller ones. (See “The Organized … Continue reading →

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“What Failing at the CrossFit Games Can Teach You About Success” by Val Wright

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

I read this short article after performing the first workout of the 2015 CrossFit Games. One of my main purposes for doing this blog is to consolidate and link my thoughts and ideas between the books, articles, and insights I have on … Continue reading →

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“The Innovators” by Walter Isaacson

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

One of my favorite authors. The level of detail and unearthed stories are amazing. This book makes me wonder what it’s like to work in a truly collaborative environment, instead of a top-down, hierarchical organization. “A new idea comes suddenly … Continue reading →

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