That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, then I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t very useful. Our thought … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Need a Short Memory (Plus, How to Develop One in 2 Simple Steps)
What’s the last performance-related success you’re most proud of? Is it the month’s long project you finally closed at work? Is it recognition you received from your peers? Perhaps you reached a personal goal in a hobby on the side? Whatever it is, think about the pressure lifted off your shoulders in that moment, the … [Read more...]
Why You Should Fix What Ain’t Broke (or, The Substantial Leap from Good to Great)
In my experience as an improvement expert, the simplest change is always going from bad to good. It’s the journey from F to B, the shift from training wheels to bike alone, or the jump from dumpster fire to playoff team that’s surprisingly, dare I say it, easy. It’s easy in a relative sense of course, because those changes … [Read more...]
This Simple Truth Will Help You Endure Life’s Hardest Times
Things were different five years ago. I barely had a footprint online, I was basically a social outcast, and I learned that the girl who loved me didn’t even exist. But since then, my work’s been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, countless people have thanked me for my efforts, and I’ve led some of the most unlikely … [Read more...]
A Light in the Dark: Why You Need a Heart for the Underground to Do Great Things (Going Great #6)
“How come you always get more views than me?” I was playing Call of Duty when that question came over Xbox Live. This was back in the good ol’ summer days: I had no work and no school, so my friends and I spent all day grinding CoD and making vids for YouTube. But anyway, I hesitated to answer that question. It came … [Read more...]
Embrace the Wilderness, or How to Be Content at All Times
I know, I know... You don’t belong here. Everything about where you are now is a slap in the face. You’ve been disrespected, taken for granted, and underestimated your whole life. Sure, you’ve overcome incredible odds, you’ve garnered a little outside attention, and your critics will never understand how much you’ve … [Read more...]
Dissecting Kobe Bryant’s The Mamba Mentality: How I Play (8 Actions and 24 Quotes to Master Your Craft)
It was the spring of 2009. The NBA playoffs were heating up, and every basketball fan was eager to see the matchup of two generational talents: Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James. One superstar was in the middle of his prime. The other was just entering his own. It was destiny in the making. Fate was bringing these two … [Read more...]
The Truth About Mindset
Time to set some things straight. I talk about forming a creative thought process and developing a strong mindset all the time on this site. That’s because I've seen the difference those skills make firsthand. If I always thought the way I think now, I would have avoided some awful times in the past. And I’m not saying … [Read more...]
How to Conquer Depression Part 2: The 4,000 Word Ultimate Guide
I said I would show you my “how” and here it is. This is my guide to conquer depression with practical advice you can use right now. Just make sure you commit to making this change, because none of this will help without your own time and effort. And remember, if someone as broken as I was can comeback from this, … [Read more...]
How to Conquer Depression Part 1: How I Came Back Better Than Ever
So this post is obviously about depression, but since this is the first one here, I guess I should start by asking, "What is Hunger for Excellence?" I see it as a tool to build people up. It’s an outlet for me to use what I’ve learned over the years to help others. I want them to develop a mindset that finds the good in … [Read more...]
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