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Knocking Down Imaginary Walls
In a research experiment, a marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank. The shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and
Continue readingBig Dance, Big Lessons
I love sports and all the business lessons we learn from competition, whether playing or watching. It doesn’t matter what sport or what level, there are always multiple teaching moments. The
Continue readingNo One Ever Drowned In Sweat
An old ranch owner named John had a small spread in Montana. The state government claimed he was not paying proper wages to his workers, so it sent an agent to check things out. “I need a list
Continue readingStir up a recipe for success
A sixth-grade girl was running for the post of secretary of her elementary school class. A major part of her campaign was a speech to be given to her classmates, but she had no idea what to say.
Continue readingSuccess Is Within Your Reach
I’ve been mighty busy lately launching my new book, “You Haven’t Hit Your Peak Yet!” So it was a real pleasure to finally get to the neglected stack of books in my office which I have been
Continue readingFall 7 Times, Get Up 8
Derek Redmond was favored to medal in the 400-meter race for Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. But 150 meters into the semifinal race he felt a searing pain in
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