4 Steps for Dealing with Self-Doubt
It's natural to feel like an imposter sometimes. But don't dwell on your self-doubt. Instead, the solution is to recognize your feelings as a healthy part of your…
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One Easy Self-Assessment for True Success
One key for designing the future we desire is self awareness. A study study by Cornell University and Green Peak Partners found it was the single greatest predictor…
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5 Tragic Losses Caused by ‘Someday Syndrome’
“You have Parkinson's Disease,” said the doctor. It was September 22, 2011—the day before my 46th birthday. While not usually fatal, Parkinson's is a degenerative disease. This means…
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Run the Race You Want to Run
It was a year ago. I had dozens of people working for me. My business was losing money every month. Everyone thought I was successful, but I was…
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Shakespeare’s Plan for Personal Growth
In deference to easily scandalized students, Cambridge University has begun adding trigger warnings to English classes that teach some of Shakespeare’s plays. That’s a shame if it deters…
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3 Habits of Lifelong Learners
Over the years, I've met many influential and successful people, and I've observed a common trait in nearly all of them: they were all lifelong learners. If you…
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When Aptitude Is Not Enough
I’ve said before many times that the key to job satisfaction is moving away from your Drudgery and Disinterest Zones and toward the Passion and Proficiency of your…
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How to Get More Cash Cows
It’s one of the toughest questions in business: Who should you be working with? Several years ago, when I was CEO of Thomas Nelson, I had one of…
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How the Enneagram Can Help You Become a Better Leader
Leading others starts with leading ourselves. That means leaders must be be committed to personal development if we’re going to have long-term success. But some paths to personal…
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How to Become Better Than You Ever Thought Possible
Why are some people so good at what they do whereas others struggle with the most basic of tasks? Have you ever wondered if you were capable of…
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7 Steps to Gain More Confidence Now
Whenever I speak with leaders about their greatest struggles, the answer I hear more than any other is a lack of confidence. It’s a universal affliction. Early in…
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Are You Doing It Because You Love It Or for the Reward That Follows?
I am on sabbatical for the next few weeks. While I am gone, I have asked some of my favorite bloggers to stand in for me. This is…
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