When Expectations Meet Reality

When Expectations Meet Reality

It’s common for overachievers to have unrealistic expectations for themselves. <>  There’s a gap in each of our lives that determines the amount of joy we experience. It represents the difference between what we expect out of life and how it actually turns...
Worry Solves Nothing

Worry Solves Nothing

An Overachiever’s natural problem-solving spark is powerful— but stressing about the future can snuff it out. Instead of worrying, here’s how to refocus that energy into something more valuable. <>  We’ve all said to ourselves: “As soon as I get this...
The Truth About Certainty

The Truth About Certainty

Your plan may be perfect. But life is not. <>  For 20+ years, I’ve been a planning machine. I’ve had goals, objectives, Gantt charts, and every other tool you can imagine. It’s led to a lot of achievement but not to what I was really chasing… certainty. As I’ve...
First Things First

First Things First

When it comes to success, do you focus on fundamentals or get distracted by shiny, new tactics? <>  Many years ago, a client asked if I could recommend a good book on leadership. I told him I had read many excellent books over the years. However, instead of...
No judgment here…

No judgment here…

When success equals “achievement,” it’s nearly impossible for your brain to focus on the current moment for very long. <>  How come? It’s too busy thinking about what you’ve got to do next or regretting past mistakes you might have made. Make it your goal...
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