Fear is OK when it protects you from real danger. It’s not OK when it prevents you from asking somebody out on a date. It’s not OK when it robs you of the chance to win by not letting you even try. It’s not OK when you lose many opportunities … Continue reading →

I was speaking to a group of college students the other day. I asked them about their goals and purpose in life. One of them, an ambitious young man sitting in the back row, declared: “My goal is to be a billionaire in ten years.” Wow, a billionaire! A great … Continue reading →

There’s a fantastic mental technique for summoning confidence whenever you need it. It’s called the Circle of Excellence. You can use it to get rid of fear when you need to give a talk, perform some sports or do any challenging activity. Would you want to get the hang of … Continue reading →

You don’t have to be perfect. No one is. But you can be excellent. You should be. Being excellent is the key to all success in life. Look around you, and you’ll see proof everywhere. The greatest athletes, actors, leaders, managers, teachers, entrepreneurs – are they excellent at what they … Continue reading →