There’s a meme that went around Facebook about the 10 books that had the greatest influence on you, and my friend Brian asked for mine. I’m sure I left one out that will cause me to slap my forehead and go, “How did I forget that!”. But these ten books made a lasting impression on […]
Being a RockStar Public Speaker
Being a public speaker is as close as you can get to being a RockStar during the daytime. And, it involves pretty much the same steps too: develop material over weeks and months, make a ton of phone calls trying to get booked, spend a solid amount of time getting to the venue hours early […]
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
Big Thought: The human mind is capable of astounding feats of memory when using specific memory tools. And examining memory is valuable because it leads us to questions of intelligence, identity, education, and personal development. Having a perfect memory and no memory are both pathological. If you can’t forget information, it’s impossible to focus because […]
Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney
Big Thought Willpower has a physical component that can be managed and even enhanced. By creating awareness in your decision-making process and by learning how to effectively use your willpower, you can make better long-term decisions. Questions, Comments, Observations, and Quotes “Self-control is a vital strength and key to success in life.” (13) And that’s […]