Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, won around 80% of the singles matches he played. But he only won 50% of the points he played. Imagine what that feels like, to be losing every other point. That’s the game of tennis for you—and, frankly, life (and even business!) can feel […]
Most people would run from conflict in their business. If you know anything about me, you know that I don’t do what “most people” do. I believe in going counter to the current culture. That’s what leaders do. So I welcome conflict—but not just to be contrary. Conflict is essential to the growth of my […]
I’ve got a simple challenge for you this week. It’s simple—but it’s not easy. However, the rewards could be HUGE. Here’s the challenge: This week, you’re only allowed to use this one word. My wife, Dawn, and I used this strategy to build our entire business from scratch. If you’re willing to embrace it, I […]
Prepare. Perform. Recover. That’s all I do—and that process becomes especially important in a week where my team and I put on my signature storytelling event, Personal Story Power, in La Jolla. Most people think they should focus most of their energy on that second mode, performance. Today, I want to remind you how important […]
The power of story isn’t just for public speakers. Let’s say you want to build an incredible new skyscraper in New York City. That’s your vision. That’s your dream. You better have a story. No one’s going to necessarily listen to your vision. But they are going to listen to the story that’s building that […]
There’s a saying in Hollywood: “Never work with kids or animals.” (Apparently, it’s something legendary performer W.C. Fields once said.) A lot of people think it’s because kids and animals are unpredictable and hard to work with. But here’s the truth: It’s because if you’re on stage with a kid or an animal, no one […]
