As a motivational speaker and author, I often coin phrases and quotable quips to consolidate my thoughts into short nuggets of wisdom that my readers and listeners can easily remember. For instance: “If you are not failing a few times, then it means you are not pushing yourself hard enough.” “It is not enough to say, ‘I will do my best.’ We must succeed in doing that … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Increase Your Resilience
Dan Clark
8 Inspiring TED Talks to Brighten Your Day
Sometimes life gets you down, and you need some inspiration and motivation. TED Talks are a great resource! There are so many good ones out there that it’s hard to choose what to watch, so we've compiled a list of the best to help brighten your day. 1. Lessons from Space: A Higher Perspective While soaring 17 miles above the earth’s surface on a U2 reconnaissance … [Read more...] about 8 Inspiring TED Talks to Brighten Your Day
Resetting Your Personal “Thermostat” for Greater Success
A national survey reported that 80 percent of America’s workforce is not working in their dream jobs. In fact, most people dislike their jobs. Often, we find ourselves looking forward to Friday instead of Monday. And while we’re paid by the hour, the real difference in how we feel about and perform at our jobs comes from the value we bring to that hour. Clarify Your … [Read more...] about Resetting Your Personal “Thermostat” for Greater Success
The Beauty in Knowing You’re a Work in Progress
Imagine what would happen in both your personal and professional life if you simply up-leveled your belief to include four fundamental truths: 1. You can’t coach results—you can only coach behavior. 2. Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to the level of your training. That’s why you train and practice so hard. 3. I can be changed by what happens to … [Read more...] about The Beauty in Knowing You’re a Work in Progress
It’s All About Asking the Right Questions
Life is filled with complexity. Are you asking the right questions to solve your problems and to get where you want to go? In every situation, the person who asks the questions is in complete control of the conversation. You can get wrong answers from negative questions. You can get wrong answers from positive questions. But you can’t get right answers from the wrong … [Read more...] about It’s All About Asking the Right Questions
