Last week, I swapped out my winter tires for my summer tires. Same car. Same driver. But the difference was immediate. The grip. The handling. …
Exhausted and Fulfilled
When was the last day you worked so hard you were exhausted AND fulfilled? Shortly after his retirement from the Marine Corps, our son Jake took …
Spongebob, Carrot Cake And Setting The Table
Have you ever thought of yourself as a sea sponge? Before delving into Adam Grant’s “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things,” my only encounter …
False Confidence and Three Small Decisions
Do you recognize the woman above?In June 2011, she graced the TEDx stage in San Francisco with a presentation entitled “How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over.” …
Image and Connection
What do you see? Some people think that marketing is all about image – what people see. Be honest; what do you see above? Images …
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog
Have you seen a bullfrog? Thirty-four years after he started BUD/S training, William H. McCraven was anointed as “The Bullfrog,” the longest-serving frogman and Navy …
Better marketing ROI is in your kitchen.
It’s that time of year.I’ve received almost 100 emails this week (and it is only Wednesday) promising ways to “maximize your practice growth in 2024.” No …
The Most Important Doctor
Have you heard of Dr. Tom Catena? He’s been featured in the NY Times, CNN, ABC, and, in fact, the subject of a full-length 2016 …
What do you do when things don’t go according to plan?
One month ago, I was in San Francisco, along with 165 other athletes, getting ready to start our 650 ride down the CA coast to …
What Makes a Great Coach?
This summer, Jim and I traveled to Chilko Lake. We hiked, explored with ATVs, went horseback riding, hiked some more, fished, and, believe it or …