My Secret Sauce for Learning

A few days ago I put up a post about the success secrets of top performers. One of the things leaders and top performers do, almost without exception, is to continue learning and reading. While I don’t know everything, there are ways I learn without sacrificing...

5 Success Secrets for Top Performers

I think we often misunderstand what separates top performers from everybody else. We think that they work hard and have great opportunities or superior knowledge – and those things can be important. But there’s something different that really supercharges...

Could a “Not to Do” List Change Your Life?

I’m sure that you’ve heard about a “to do” list but have you ever considered a “not to do” list? Seriously, a “not to do” list can change your life. I suspect that many people don’t consider this but it’s as difficult to stop a negative habit as it is to start a...

Fail Like a Baby to Succeed

Fail Like a Baby to Succeed is a guest post by Aaron Shaver (@shaversrazor), who blogs at aaronshaver.com.  I’ve known Aaron for several years and I think you’ll enjoy what he has to say.  Aaron’s a youth minister, an actor, a new father, and is...

Could Practice Be Keeping You From Success?

Being successful at anything requires practice. But sometimes, even with practice, success may seem unattainable. There could be a number of reasons, but the one we can most easily control is how, what, and how often we practice. I’m sure you’ve heard it...

Do This to Bypass Failure

Failure is an almost inevitable step on the road to success, but there is something that you can do that might allow you to bypass failure.  You might not avoid every failure but you can avoid many pitfalls by simply doing this one thing. Learn from the failures of...