A few weeks ago I completed one of the best books I have read this year called “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin.
Colvin argues (persuasively, I might add) that the difference between the remarkable achievers in the world and everyone else comes down to one thing – practice.
If you want to be the great musician [...]
Practice, Practice, Practice
August 16th, 2010The Great Shake Up
July 28th, 2010The other day as I was flipping through the channels, I saw a commercial for the most ridiculous item I had ever seen in my entire life – The Shake Weight.
The commercial featured a handful of guys, who probably worked out 12 – 15 hours a day, shaking this ridiculous looking weight in their hands. [...]
The Rule
June 9th, 2010I have a “to do” list. It is related to my quarterly goals which are a subset of my 2012 objectives.
Like most, I get off track from time to time and wonder if I set the wrong goals.
Maybe.
However, when all is said and done, what is real reason that I set out to accomplish these [...]
Priorities
May 19th, 2010On Tuesday evenings, I stay late at the office to make some progress on my book. (By the way, if a draft isn’t complete by June 30th I have committed to getting the name Josh Miles tattooed on my left bicep. It’s a long story that involves 2 drinks (I typically stop at 1) at [...]
No Pain, Lots of Gain
March 25th, 2010One of Tony Dungy’s sons has a genetic condition that prevents him from feeling pain. In his book, Quiet Strength, Tony tells stories about his son running into walls, falling down, and getting right back up as if nothing ever happened.
What would you do as a business leader if you knew that no matter what [...]
Long-Term Leadership Made Easy
February 16th, 2010The marquee of the Sparkle Car Wash on 82nd and Craig gave me my first breath of fresh air regarding the Colts Super Bowl loss. It read, “Thanks Colts, for Another Great Year!”
As disappointing as it was to see one of the best teams in the history of the NFL lose the Super bowl, [...]
Long-Term Leadership Made Easy
February 16th, 2010The marquee of the Sparkle Car Wash on 82nd and Craig gave me my first breath of fresh air regarding the Colts Super Bowl loss. It read, “Thanks Colts, for Another Great Year!”
As disappointing as it was to see one of the best teams in the history of the NFL lose the Super bowl, the [...]
Interest vs. Commitment
November 24th, 2009Take out a piece of paper and write down a list of everything that interests you. For most that will include exercise, church, family, work, travel, friends, Facebook, TV, radio, video games, neighbors, etc. Put everything on this list that occupies your time throughout a typical month.
Next, I want you to circle the 5 things [...]
Want to Experience Rapid Growth in the Next 12 Months?
September 28th, 2009I ran into an old employee of mine the other week, and she shocked me with the news of her recent success story.
When she worked for me, she had just graduated from college. At the time, she was talented and spirited, but she was also unreliable, unfocused, and flighty. Needless to say, our business relationship [...]
Interest vs. Commitment
June 22nd, 2009During a recent conversation, a friend told me about their frustration with a committee of volunteers they were leading.
“No one shows up to the meetings on time and it’s nearly impossible to get them to complete the tasks they agreed to at the previous meeting.”
I smiled.
Not because I thought the [...]
