Inspire yourself, family, or friends with two must-read books over the holiday season.
They are written by a wealthy art dealer and a homeless ex-con.
Ron Hall and Denver Moore shared their remarkable story at my wife’s book club 2007.
I will never forget it, nor will you if you join their magical ride.
Continue Reading “Two must-read books make perfect holiday gifts” What if uncommon success depends less on what you achieve and more on the difficult decisions you make along the way?
A naval officer faced one of those decisions late one night.
Another ship was approaching.
The helmsman told the officer, “Sir, there are lights ahead.”
The officer said, “Radio that ship and tell them to alter their course ten degrees north.”
And so he did. “Alter your course ten degrees north.”
The answer came back. “Your order is respected but disregarded. You alter your course ten degrees south.”
Continue Reading “The Three Hardest Decisions Leading You to Uncommon Success” Nick Saban reminds his ESPN Gameday cohosts one key is needed to recover from a loss.
This distinguishes national champions from everyone else.
After Vanderbilt upset Alabama 40-35 on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Saban’s ESPN co-host asked how a coach helps his team deal with a loss like that.
Saban said, “Everyone suffers one of two pains. Which one will you choose? Will you choose the pain of daily discipline in preparation and practice? Or will you choose the pain of disappointment for the rest of your life?”
Saban’s formula motivated his Alabama teams to win many national championships.
Here’s how Nick’s formula works for the rest of us.
Continue Reading “Exclusive Insight: Nick Saban’s key for converting loss into triumph” Days before Halloween in 1979, my wife, Dallas Morning News reporter Judy Williamson, met famed author Stephen King at Dallas Love Field. It is one of the few interviews he has ever granted.
King met her on a layover while promoting his fifth book, The Dead Zone.
What Judy learned was more surprising than the plot twists in his horror novels.
King directly and indirectly suggested four charms for a successful career and, believe it or not, a cheery life.
Continue Reading “Stephen King’s Four Charms for a Successful Life” Can a comedian change the way you define success? Jennifer Fulwiler changed mine.
She has six children born in eight years, drives a minivan, and lives in a three-bedroom house with her husband in Austin, TX.
Instead of feeling trapped by six complicated pregnancies, she overcame what most folks call limitations by finding and firing up her blue flame.
Your blue flame is your natural talent in action, making the world beautiful.
Nothing can hold you back if you follow Jennifer’s fundamental principles for success.
Continue Reading “Laugh Out Loud: Why Jennifer Fulwiler Changed My Definition of Success”