Author of the book, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions, Read More...

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A saying that you’ve probably heard a lot in business, in sports, and human performance in general is controlling the controllable. What does that actually mean? I wanted to take this concept of controlling the controllable, which is actually really good advice by the way, and take it out of the realm of being a cliché and into the realm of something that we can actually do.

In our workshops we’ll use something called the CIA Model to help students gain Read More...

Deeper truths often lie below the surface. We say we don’t like our jobs, but frequently, it’s the results we’ve created that we don’t like. We say we’re frustrated with our spouse, but oftentimes, we’re actually ashamed of our own inaction to improve our relationship. We say we’re burnt out, tired of life, but many times what we know to be true is that we haven’t taken the steps to get involved in something energizing, something that lights a fire in our hearts. And it’s OK to feel these things. The important thing is that you’re moving in a positive direction.

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Remember the first time you gripped the remote control in your hand. Ahhh…the feeling of power! The slightest pressure of your finger on a button and VOILA! A movie appears. Don’t like it? A light caress and a different show comes on the screen. Another press and thunder pours out from the speakers. All without moving from your couch. We do love to be in control, don’t we?

Now, try pointing the remote at your kids. Doesn’t work does it? They just haven’t figured out how to make a remote control with a Listen To Your Parents button. Nor have they designed remote controls for directing spouses, employees, or customers.

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According to the dictionary definition, reality means “the state or quality of being actual or true.” If something is true then everything contrary to it is not true. Or in other words, is not reality. Therefore, there must only be one reality.

Yet I’ve heard so many people say things like, “That may be true for him, but that’s not true for me.” But truth be told, what is true in this world for one person is Read More...