A few weeks ago, at the Dark Knight shooting in Aurora, Colorado, there were a number of media stories about Jamie Rohrs who went to see the movie with his…
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How Jeremy Lin Deals with the Pressure of Expectation And You Can Too
Seven weeks. That’s how long it’s been since New York Knicks Jeremy Lin burst onto the NBA scene — and already there’s speculation whether he can take his game to…
[PRESSURE SERIES] MISTAKE #4: OPERATING AT YOUR MAXIMUM, NOT YOUR OPTIMUM
How many times have you read a profile of someone’s success that details the extreme measures they take in pursuit of their goal? How few hours they sleep, how many…
[PRESSURE SERIES] MISTAKE #3: FOCUSING ON THE OUTCOME NOT THE PROCESS
High-achievers, to state the obvious, are focused on achievement. They thrive on setting and reaching the tangible results – the top producer award, the record-breaking deal, the corner office –…
[PRESSURE SERIES] MISTAKE #2: LEAVING YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE TO CHANCE
Confidence – it’s the linchpin to your success and how much you achieve. It’s what spurs you to take risks, overcome obstacles and enjoy challenges. It inspires others to have…
WHAT COACHING DID FOR ONE UBER-ACHIEVER AND HOW IT INEVITABLY ACCELERATES RESULTS
I have a surgeon crush. His name is Atul Gawande and he’s pretty much the patron saint for high-achievers everywhere. In addition to being a practicing general and endocrine surgeon…
Why It’s Not Your Fault You’re Stuck
In my view, there are two types of people in the world: those who are resigned to staying where they are, thinking it’s not possible or would take too much…
Are You Riding The Self-Confidence Rollercoaster?
Lack of self-confidence — it’s one of the biggest obstacles keeping people from performing at their best. I often hear people say they lack confidence as if it’s something that’s…
Deadlines Are Your Friend
As a student at Juilliard, most of my “studying” revolved around practicing for my weekly piano lesson – and with all day everyday to spend in the practice room, it…
He Who Sleeps, Wins
“In my long political career,” Bill Clinton told a post-presidency audience, “most of the mistakes I made, I made when I was too tired. Too many members of the Congress…