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"Notes" of An Elder

Don't chase success, cultivate it.

16 hours ago

Parkinson's Law

By using Parkinson’s Law correctly, you can get more done in less time.

2 days ago

The Parable of 2 Arrows

The Parable of Two Arrows imparts profound wisdom on how leaders can adeptly confront suffering and life's unexpected obstacles.

3 days ago

The Pitfalls of Deep Pockets

Success is hardly about pouring dollars into our problems and assuming they'll just go away.

4 days ago

Risk

It's important to know the difference between risk avoidance and risk control.

5 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too."

6 days ago

'Sometimes, You Have to Lose a Goal to Find Your Destiny'

We caught up with author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon to discuss the twists and turns of his career and why we often default to negativity.

7 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

Life is not about the destination. It's not really about where you are. It's about how you are traveling.

8 days ago

Commitment Vs. Hard Work

Some might say that commitment and hard work are the same thing. Not Al Davis.

9 days ago

The Coach Who Shaped Silicon Valley

Bill Campbell went from a college football player and coach to mentor to luminaries like Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt.

10 days ago

Failure Isn't Final

The people we consider "winners" are often those who learned from past defeats.

11 days ago

The Best of the Best

There are three key reasons why the Navy SEALs value trust over talent.

12 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"Mastery requires patience and intentionality."

13 days ago

Saturday Blueprint With Michael Lombardi

The Daily Coach spoke to co-founder and former NFL general manager Michael Lombardi about his latest book, "Football Done Right."

14 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

To master your mind is to master your life. There is no more worthwhile pursuit.

15 days ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Loss of a Great Teammate

The most crucial ingredient in a team that achieves and sustains historic greatness is the character of the person who leads it.

16 days ago

Unleash Your Inner Hero: Embracing Your Alter Ego

Embracing our alter ego is essential for leadership and personal transformation.

17 days ago

Bullets Vs. Cannonballs

There's an important distinction between "bullets" and "cannonballs" from business expert Jim Collins we may want to consider this fall.

18 days ago

Elephant and the Rider

We all use our analytical and rational side to understand we need to change, yet the emotional side prevents us because it has more power and control.

19 days ago

Sunday Thinking

"You can only control what you can control. Let the rest go."

20 days ago

Recent Highlights of the Saturday Blueprint

For this week's edition of the Saturday Blueprint, The Daily Coach put together some of the recent highlights from our guests.

21 days ago

"Notes" of An Elder

When all else fails, walk tall, keep your head up, and look people in the eye.

22 days ago

Coach Prime: Cultivating the Power of Belief

Coach Prime doesn't tolerate excuses and encourages his players to take responsibility for their lives, focusing on small daily victories until winning becomes a habit and a mentality.

23 days ago

Jimmy Buffett, the Storyteller

Jimmy Buffett took his audience to places they wanted to go but couldn’t.

24 days ago

When Opportunity Knocks

We have to maintain faith that if we continue to put in great effort, build non-transactional relationships and work to hone our craft, opportunity will knock.

25 days ago

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The Daily Coach Network - Accepting Applications Now

"Notes" of An Elder

Parkinson's Law

The Parable of 2 Arrows

The Pitfalls of Deep Pockets

Risk

Sunday Thinking

'Sometimes, You Have to Lose a Goal to Find Your Destiny'

"Notes" of An Elder

Commitment Vs. Hard Work

The Coach Who Shaped Silicon Valley

Failure Isn't Final

The Best of the Best

Sunday Thinking

Saturday Blueprint With Michael Lombardi

"Notes" of An Elder

Aaron Rodgers and the Loss of a Great Teammate

Unleash Your Inner Hero: Embracing Your Alter Ego

Bullets Vs. Cannonballs

Elephant and the Rider

Sunday Thinking

Recent Highlights of the Saturday Blueprint

"Notes" of An Elder

Coach Prime: Cultivating the Power of Belief

Jimmy Buffett, the Storyteller

When Opportunity Knocks