Grit can be defined as: “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” Winston Churchill hit the nail on the head regarding grit when he said, “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” More and more research is showing that intelligence is no longer the greatest predictor of success in school, work, and life.
Read MoreThere is a very real, very attainable balance of passion, purpose, and profit. With the right planning, proper execution and a solid team, you'll be surprised at what can be achieved.
Read MoreOne of my clients was feeling stuck in his career. He was in his mid 30's and had been working as an employment lawyer for almost 10 years. But for the last four years, he had been dreaming about doing something else. Unfortunately, he had no idea what he wanted to do next and was afraid to make the wrong choice and waste more time in a job he wouldn't love.
When I asked him why he became a lawyer he said he did it because he thought it would be a good career path but admitted he didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer. When I asked what other career paths he was considering he mentioned a few but immediately gave me reasons why it would be difficult to make a change.
Read MoreWe came, we saw and we conquered! Check out this recap from our "Rebirth!" workout event at Tone House, sponsored by Lululemon and CORE!
Read MoreThe team at Mulligan Brothers put together this great video with a motivational speech given by Tony Robbins, who shares his view on what Psychological Fitness means to him. A must watch. Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Read MoreThe one thing that NYC will never fall short of is Bars, Parties and Restaurants. These places give way to escapism through overpriced alcoholic beverages and an insta-friend society....
Read MoreShannon Briggs is no stranger to diversity. As a child of an institutionalized father and a drug-addict mother, the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn schooled him in the same hard knocks style that created the likes of Mike Tyson. Having dealt with the dichotomy of success and failure, Shannon is transparent in his depiction of his highs and lows. Here's a clip from an interview with personality Joe Rogan about his successes and failures, and how they both contributed to the birth of a champion
Read MoreI have always been a heavy proponent of the Nguni Bantu principle of Ubuntu, which roughly translated means “I am, because we are”. As human beings, we’ve evolved to find security in groups, and joy in companionship. Living in such a fiercely individualistic society, this concept is rather easy to forget in the cacophony of internal psychobabble and external stimuli.
Read MoreSuccess is remarkable in that it resides so closely to failure. The line between the two is so thin that the uninitiated may have trouble differentiating between the two. Perception serves as either a tool of self-examination, or self-deception. The mind is a very powerful asset, and establishing a daily routine of mental presence and positive reinforcement is paramount in activating one’s own inner mastermind.
Read MoreI really love this TED TALK titled "How to Start a Movement," which has an interesting take on leadership. Take a look below, and make sure to check out more of Derek's work.
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