The foundation of influence — in business, leadership, and life
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” – Simon Sinek Years ago, I was living and…
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Getting A Little Better Every Day
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Having a Bad Day
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.…
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10 Things a Trusted Group of Friends Should Do For You
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17 This week’s newsletter will be a little shorter than most. I want to share this list with everyone…
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A Child Grows Up Watching Their Father’s Back
There is a Japanese saying: “父の背中を見て育つ” (Chichi no senaka o mite sodatsu) It means “A child grows up watching their father’s back.” It’s a reminder that our kids learn far less…
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10 Life Changing Events
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran My life has been marked by constant change. Life rarely changes…
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Growth Requires Brutal Honesty
“To offend a strong man tell him a lie. To offend a weak man tell him the truth.” – Marcus Aurelius Someone I follow on X (formerly Twitter) shared this…
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Become Unstoppable, Do These Seven Things
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle. Motivation is fleeting. Discipline wins. Becoming unstoppable isn’t about having one great day,…
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Dad Hack: Discipline is Passing Down More Than Just Your Name
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” Benjamin Disraeli It is Sunday morning. Pushing my way through a bit…
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Today, I Surpass the Self I Was Yesterday
The following Japanese popped into my head yesterday when I was taking my walk. Walking is part of my effort to “Get a Little Better Every Day.” 今日は昨日の我に勝つ (Kyō wa…
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The Power of Perseverance
“継続は力なり” (Keizoku wa chikara nari). Japanese Proverb I’ve quoted this many times. And for good reason. It’s one of the simplest—and most powerful—truths you’ll ever hear. “継続は力なり” Keizoku wa chikara…
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