"In our time none has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them" Revolutionist, brilliant military strategist, fearless solider, charismatic speaker, tyrant, all of these words could be used to describe the life of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. One thing that is undeniable is that Bonaparte was an astounding leader. This Corsican born soldier who was teased as a child for not being able to speak proper French, showed fearless determination on the battle field and an extraordinary ability to lead people which enabled him to raise to become the of emperor of France...
Read MoreThere is something special about someone who can perform when the stakes are high and time is short. There’s something very heroic about Michael Jordan stealing the ball from Karl Malone, taking the ball up court, and hitting a last second shot as his defender stumbles to the floor. We love to see the dauntless doctor on television spring into action to rescue the patient whose vital signs are dropping at a rapid pace. Or the firefighter who is able to maintain a certain level of focus even though flames and smoke threaten to consume him alive. In your life, you...
Read MoreOne of the best learning tools that are available to us as human beings is also the same tool that we are most afraid of. It’s interesting how even the thought of failing at even the simplest task can prevent most people from even attempting that task. In the greater scope of achieving life goals, the fear of failure is an enormous hurdle for most people to jump. The truth is failure cannot be avoided forever. Those who attempt to flee from it their entire lives almost certainly miss great opportunities and even greater rewards. I am a firm believer that...
Read MoreWhile being interviewed about Michael Jordan, sportscaster Bob Costas said, “He has a force personality that is not the same thing as sports talent but it elevates that talent. If you knew nothing about basketball and he walked into the room you’d say, 'that’s somebody, that’s got to be somebody'.” What is it about some people that makes everyone take notice when they walk into a room? How can some speakers, performers, or actors control and engage their audience better than others? The answer is presence. Having presence is having an advantage. Being a force in a space means having...
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 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...
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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