How do I know it will work out? In working with 1,000+ clients over the past 10 years, I’ve heard countless variations on this question. How do I know ……
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Are You Afraid of Losing Your Edge?
In his podcast interview with Krista Tippett, creator of the radio show On Being, Tim Ferriss said that people recognize the benefits of meditation but they “tell me they’re afraid of losing their ‘edge.’”…
Are You Still Using Training Wheels on the Bicycle of Life?
Last weekend, here in Paris, I went with my sister, Carolyn, and her three kids, Emeraude, Henry and Ferdinand, to the Bois de Vincennes to do some bike-riding. For the last…
The Four-Letter Word Slowing Down Your Success
We say it all the time: “This is hard.” “This sucks.” “I hate this.” “This.” Sounds innocuous. But using it as a vague catch-all when we’re under emotional duress keeps…
How A Post-It Can Help You Win the Battle of Change
How’s it going with the New Year’s resolutions? Or maybe, knowing the less than 39% success rate, you decided not to make any. Still, who’s not familiar with the unsatisfying…
How To Stop Being A People-Pleaser (and Take Back Your Power)
“This feels too nice and polite to come from a ‘mental toughness coach,’” was my coach’s feedback when I asked him to review an email I had sent introducing myself to…
How To Avoid the Main Pitfall of Success
Roger Federer, the great tennis champion, has been playing tennis for 30 years, since he was four years old. In a practice session before the US Open, he was tired….
Are You Mentally Tough Enough to Suck?
Recently, I’ve gotten into rock climbing. Well, actually, I’ve only done it a handful of times and I live in New York City, so it’s on manmade walls at an…
The Goofus and Gallant Approach to Greatness
Recently, I’ve become a fan of Instagram. One of the accounts I follow features Harlow, a stately Weimeramer and Indiana, an adorable Dachshund, who are best friends and a shining example of model canine…
Do You Leave Room for the Unexpected In Your Life?
Years ago, I was in a business networking group that met weekly for breakfast. One week, a former manager at the Sovereign Bank in Tribeca told this story. Apparently, there was…