Ownership Over “The Man”

If you show up to work thinking you’re just “working for the man” or “putting in time at a job,” you’ve already lost your edge.… Read the rest of the article

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Every so often, it is vital (not just nice, but vital) to take a success inventory. This isn’t about ego or gloating. It’s about reminding yourself of a fundamental truth: You are someone who gets things done.

Fuel for the Journey

Think of your past achievements as high-octane fuel. When you’re in the middle of a tough season or staring down a goal that feels just out of reach, doubt can creep in.… Read the rest of the article

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Early in my professional career, I used to judge success almost entirely by my own wins, specifically the goals I hit and the milestones I reached. But as time has gone on, my perspective has changed. Today, I mostly define success by the success of others I have been fortunate enough to help or mentor.

There is a unique kind of fulfillment that comes from playing a small part in someone else’s “big moment.”… Read the rest of the article

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Be intentional.

That means showing up on purpose, not just drifting through your days hoping things will somehow work out. Hope is a wonderful thing—but it’s not a strategy.

As Jim Rohn used to say, “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” That starts with making the decision to steer your life deliberately.… Read the rest of the article

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Assuming several things are understood and applied on the path towards it — there’s no reason to doubt you can join the ranks of the highly skilled in your given endeavor.

Before we get in to the “how to” of developing mastery, let’s define it.

The Oxford Dictionaries defines Mastery this way, “mastery – comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity, control or superiority over someone or something.”

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it this way, “a : possession or display of great skill or technique.… Read the rest of the article

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“The way I choose to start my day sets its tone. When I make the decision to begin by giving thanks for the positive things in my life, no matter how seemingly few or bountiful they might be, I am setting the flow for new opportunities to come my way. Each and every day I will remind myself that I can steer my outcome in any direction I wish by the actions I take.… Read the rest of the article

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If we are really honest what I described above isn’t that uncommon an occurrence is it? It’s enough to make one want to just avoid the business meeting or mixer altogether isn’t it?… Read the rest of the article

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Friend, no matter where you find yourself I hope that you will accept what I shared above as truth.… Read the rest of the article

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