For over a decade, I have ended the year writing a blog about the pitfalls of New Year’s resolutions. I have offered suggestions for ways to improve your chances of having success if you make them, and talked about the mechanics of why I prefer goals to resolutions. This year, [...]
Several years ago, on Thanksgiving Day, I wrote about the relative ease of giving thanks and how most people routinely express their gratitude for something each year on Thanksgiving Day. As a result, my focus was on the importance of being thankful and expressing your gratitude on the other 364 [...]
"When you can't say 'no' you end up being expected, rather than respected." - Sam Obitz I used to think that being liked was the ultimate validation. I said “yes” to almost everything. I was constantly drained and eventually realized that I was losing sight of who I was in [...]
I get paid to help teams and businesses evaluate people they consider adding to their teams. Part of the process is pretty straightforward: mental tests, interviews, etc. Other parts are more unexpected and seemingly unimportant to the prospective additions to the team, but these are often where true colors come [...]
Having problems is unavoidable. Suffering is not...it's a choice - Sam Obitz Some of the most potent tools in mental performance don’t shout. They don’t sparkle. They don’t come wrapped in complex theories or shiny buzzwords. But they work if you’re willing to try them. One of those tools [...]
In nearly every graduation speech or career pep talk, one familiar piece of advice is repeated like gospel: “Follow your passion.” It sounds inspiring—almost magical—but in reality, this seemingly inspirational advice is widely misunderstood and frequently backfires. I’ve seen it time and time again… Bright, motivated individuals chase what they [...]
I have no problem with can't, as long as you follow it with 'yet'. - Sam Obitz It’s funny how three letters (Y-E-T) can change how we see the world. Yet is a simple word, often overlooked, but its impact on your mindset is profound. I’ve seen it firsthand [...]
It is never too late to be what you might have been. - George Eliot As we enter 2025, let's shift our focus from resolutions to setting actionable goals driven by a strong self-image. Research shows only 8% of people succeed with New Year's resolutions. This highlights the importance [...]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the ups and downs of life, it’s that growth isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about the small, daily actions that shape who you become over time. We’re conditioned to think that progress is tied to big wins or monumental achievements, but in reality, [...]
Like many things on the internet and social media, the mantra of getting 1% better every day sounds great. It is catchy, and even uses impressive math to assert the benefits you will receive. It’s an easy concept to grasp and sounds simple, which is ultimately what the average person [...]