Lessons from personal experiences and the 2020 US Open Tennis Singles Championship matches There is something to be said about a comeback. In sports, business, nature…the excitement, energy and momentum of a comeback can be infectious and oftentimes visible and palpable. For context, this piece is written in the last quarter of 2020 while most
Experienced farmers know it takes both good seeds and good soil to produce a bountiful harvest. The same is true for success in sales – you need great people and a great environment for sales professionals to achieve extraordinary results. The factors necessary to achieve success in sales fall under two broad categories – individual
Success is not an accident. It takes discipline and certain daily habits, to achieve true success. Especially during this recent pandemic when most of us have a change in our “usual” routines, get to work from home and get to balance family and work life daily, it behooves anyone aspiring to find and sustain success
Most people know that to have a great structure which can withstand changing weather conditions, the exterior must be made of appropriate materials. In addition, fundamentally, the foundation of the structure must be solid. Without a solid foundation, one cannot build a great structure. As a matter of fact, the higher the structure, the deeper
One meaning of the word “Compelled”, according to www.Dictionary.com is: “to have a powerful and irresistible effect, influence, etc.” It is this definition of the word that serves as the context of this article. Compelled is more than a word – it is an emotional charge and state. Being compelled is a commitment. It means
Lessons from the 2020 Australian Open Tennis Women’s Championship In the early hours of February 1, 2020 (on the East Coast of United States), Sofia Kenin did what most in the tennis world considered impossible – winning her first major championship title and the first major tournament of the decade. This win was historic on
Lately, I’ve noticed a theme with some of my clients when it comes to taking necessary actions to move them forward towards their goals. There are different variations, but essentially, what I get is “I know what I should be doing, but I’m just not doing it.” The issue here is making a decision to
If you’ve been around long enough, you’ll notice that every January, most people (maybe even you) start off on a high note with new goals, resolutions, commitments, etc. By the end of the first quarter, most people are back to their “normal” way of being/living/operating and those commitments are long forgotten. One area that gets
I recently heard someone refer to the period between Christmas Day and New Year as “limbo”. The reason he did is because it is an awkward time between holidays – Christmas is over, but it is not New Year, and most people are still feeling the holiday vibe. This period is my favorite time of
