There is a blank in the formula below. This formula for success comes from a wrestling coach; No. 1 reads "I am thankful for the opportunity to wrestle." If you aren't a wrestler, put your highest purpose in the blank. If that's being a parent, or salesperson, or writer, or friend, or athlete of any … Continue reading The Four Principals for Success;
Author: Bryan Coward
Amateur cyclist and outdoor junky.
The Most Dangerous Place on Earth;
Where's the most dangerous place in the world to live? You can look on a map, but you won't find it. The most dangerous place to live in is a place in your mind. The most dangerous place to live is "the comfort zone". Get outside of your comfort zone, because if you stay, you … Continue reading The Most Dangerous Place on Earth;
Get back to Nature today;
Take a minute and get back to nature today. If you live away from preserved green land, close your eyes and walk barefoot across a patch of grass. If you live near a park, take a walk down your favorite path. Skip headphones, ignore your phone. Enjoy the moment. Share time under the sky with … Continue reading Get back to Nature today;
Monthly Outlook;
Happy March First! The first of the month is a great time to review your life goals. Whatever your goals are, write them down in concise clear terms at the top of a sheet of paper, by hand, and then consider the following. "Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as … Continue reading Monthly Outlook;
Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
Two weeks ago, statistics were raised throughout the American media regarding heroin use in New Hampshire. The number of deaths due to heroin overdose has doubled since 2013; in spite, even, of the life-saving anti-overdose drug Naloxone (Narcan) being administered in 2,000 incidents in 2,015. This increase in tragic overdoses has clearly affected the people … Continue reading Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
The Formula for Success;
Here's a simple formula for achieving everything you ever want. This is the secret to losing weight. This is the secret to making money. This is the secret to getting better grades. This is the secret to reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame. C > F = R C = Commitment F = Feelings R … Continue reading The Formula for Success;
How to change;
I was reminded today of a two common problems that get in the way when changing our lives for the better. I had a conversation with someone trying to quit smoking. This individual was approaching the problem "cold turkey", but had experienced setbacks along the way. She was struggling to continue because of her setbacks … Continue reading How to change;
Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
Here's another thought from The Fred Factor by Marc Sanborn. It's a thought that another author, Napoleon Hill would find very close to his heart. "Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional. A the end of the day, the only question that matters is, what kind of difference did you make?" (Page 8) Martin … Continue reading Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
For those who may have missed yesterday's post, I reviewed The Fred Factor. In short, check the book out. There are few books that contain so many good ideas in so few pages. I especially appreciated how actionable the book is, and today I spent my day bettering myself with a little help from Fred. We … Continue reading Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
Review of “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn
Read this book. Everyone can benefit from the stories, the ideas, and the framework author Mark Sanborn explores. The Fred Factor is actionable, easy to read, and approachable no matter your current status in life. Author Mark Sanborn explores the story of his mail carrier Fred. Fred is an exemplary employee, and through his service, adds … Continue reading Review of “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn
