Archive for August, 2011
Rocky- Famous for the scene where Sylvester Stallion runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rocky (1976) has inspired millions of people with the tale of the good-natured debt collector and club fighter turned heavyweight champion contender. A classic underdog story, the movie itself was an underdog because it was shot for only 1.2 million dollars and it took under a month to shoot. But just like the hero of the movie, the film shocked everyone when it made over 117 million and won three Oscars including best picture. The heart and determination of Rocky made those...
Read MoreWhat is the difference between someone who is a champion and someone who is the runner-up? What makes someone able to look an impossible situation in the face and willingly conquer it? It’s the same thing that Super Bowl MVP’s, successful CEO’s, and leaders of all types posses. It is something that you should posses! It may be the one factor that determines whether your goals are realized or not. In all of my years in school, I don’t think that there was any course that specifically taught me how to be mentally tough. Those who play competitive sports may understand...
Read MoreYou are talented, smart, and willing to learn new things (that’s why you’re on this site). But, with all of those things going for you, you’re still not where you would like to be in life. Don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. We’ve all felt as though we are not reaching our full potential. So how do we change direction and become a better version of ourselves? I thought you’d never ask. This post is about the ‘you’ that you see in your head. The version of yourself that one day will replace the version that is reading this today. The...
Read MoreIf you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. ~Vincent Van Gogh It really doesn’t matter how successful you are or have been in the past, everybody has had to deal with “The Voice”. Its that voice that tells you that you are not good enough. The voice that tells you are not strong enough. The voice that tells you things are not going to work out for you. The very same voice that may be keeping you from accomplishing the things you want.I recently ran my first half-marathon. It was a huge...
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"Dream and give yourself permission to envision a You that you choose to be."-Joy Page When you were 6-years old and a grown-up asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, what did you say? A doctor? An astronaut? A ballerina? We all have dreams that we want to see realized. But what happens when our dreams take a beating? Should we abandon them or should we try to do everything possible to keep them alive?On the road to achieving your goals and desires there are always going to be hardships, challenges, and obstacles. But sometimes those obstacles are so severe that they...
Read More"Contemplation often makes life miserable. We must act more, think less and stop watching ourselves live"-Chamfort Have you ever had an idea to do something but it seems like it never happens? You just keep thinking about it over and over but you never take action? We’ve all been a victim of mental rumination at one point or another. Over thinking about our goals, ideas, and dreams doesn’t get us any closer to making them a reality. Some studies suggest that over thinking makes them less likely to happen. Basically,Idea + Inaction = No Change When I first realized that I wanted to change my life...
Read MoreThis is the very first Potential 2 Success podcast. I decided to talk about a subject that has been a big part of my life. Persistence is one of those vital traits that is crucial if you want to accomplish anything worth while. But persistence isn't just a trait that you are born with, it is something that can be built and developed.In this podcast, I talk about three of the ways I learned to build a persistent mindset and make persistence a habit. 3 Ways to build a persistent mindset. 1. Know the difference between wanting to give up, and actually giving up. 2....
Read MoreAlong with making us want to buy their shoes, many Nike ads are very inspirational. It is amazing how a 60 second shoe commercial can motivated us to workout, conquer challenges and face our fears.For years Nike has been the world leader in Athletic apparel. They have also been endorsed by some of the world’s all-time great athletes. Nike has also influenced the way world views athletic competition by presenting some of the most creative television commercials.Wieden+Kennedy is the ad agency responsible for creating those impactful ads. They are the agency who came up with the “Just Do It” slogan. Here are 10 of...
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A few weeks ago I found myself browsing the blogosphere and reading several different blogs. Eventually, I landed on a blog that I found interesting. It was called improveconfidence.com written by Kate Irwin who specializes in self-esteem and self-confidence. I read a few posts and thought the articles were interesting and well written. Then I thought, “I wonder what she would think of my book.” So I decided to ask her. I contacted her and asked her if she would consider reading the book and giving it an honest review. At this point, I hadn’t asked any blogger to review the book but I thought Kate would...
Read MoreImagine climbing a mountain and getting half way up and saying to yourself,“You know what, I’m going to climb back down and finish this later.” Sounds silly, but that is what we do all of the time. We have projects that sit waiting to be completed. Some people start college but never graduate. We have books that we never finish reading. The list goes on and on. Many people are great at beginning things but can’t seem to finish strong. You may not realize it, but not being a strong finisher in life can limit your ability to conquer the goals that...
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