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Tag Archives: game
If You Are Struggling
As a business coach, nothing frustrates me more than hearing from a reader who is procrastinating on taking action. Most of this procrastination stems from fear of criticism of others. Today, you’ll meet a good, honest young man who is hated by millions – but loved by even more.
Step One Of Your Shiny New Life
Wednesday, 9:04am Baltimore, MD “ Don’t follow leaders, watch the pawking meters… ” (Bob Dylan) Howdy.
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Touching All the Bases
“Touching all the bases” is an appropriate metaphor that may well have its roots in the tragic tale of Fred Merkle. At the time, Merkle was only 19 years old and in his second major league season with the New York Giants. Merkle’s infamous mental lapse took place on September 23, 1908, in the last half of the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs
Congratulations… Now, Stop Being A Wuss
Monday, 7:55pm Reno, NV “ But it’s all right… in fact it’s a gas… ” (The Stones, “ Jumpin’ Jack Flash “) Howdy… It’s time for another orgy of graduation rites across the land… … and, in honor of it all, I am re-posting last year’s rant on the subject. It was one of the more popular posts I’ve written, so it deserves an annual rediscovery.
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Are You Great at What You Do… or Could You Be Greater?
Imagine being one of the world’s top athletes in basketball – unfathomably gifted and operating “at the top of your game.” And then realizing that’s what’s holding you back from reaching your true potential. That’s what bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell asked panelists at the 2011 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference to consider. The opening session focused on the
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Yes, No.
Tuesday, 7:35pm Reno, NV “ No no, no, no no no noooo no, no, no, no, no no no no! ” (The Human Beinz, Nobody But Me, circa 1968) Howdy… Well, that was a nice virtual brawl in the comments section, wasn’t it. We do have a winner, whom I shall reveal in a bit here
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My Tae Kwon Do Black Belt and the Zen of Success
Fellow Business-Builders, My name is Troy, and I’m a junkie?… a martial arts junkie. In the past eleven years of my life, I have been involved in one form of martial arts or another.
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The Notorious “2 Lists” Approach To Life & Biz
Thursday, 4:51pm Reno, NV “I’ll have what she’s having…” (When Harry Met Sally) Howdy… I figured I’d end the year in a ball of fire, and just lay it out for you here.
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The 3 Most Common Blunders Even “A” Level Copywriters Make
… And How Avoiding Each One Can Take Your Response To The Moon! Dear Business-Builder, Let’s dive right in?… with the 3 most common mistakes I see even experienced writers make (including me!) — and of course, how to avoid each one?… Blunder #1: “Me-Too” Headlines I see this big old boo-boo all the time when critiquing copy. If I ever look at a headline you wrote and say, “Anybody could say this,” I’m just being kind.
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