wantology

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Wantology

Wantology is a process for clarifying what we REALLY want rather than what we think we want. Most of us do not

first 20 minutes

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“The First 20 Minutes”

“The First 20 Minutes” is the title of a new book by Gretchen Reynolds, a fitness columnist for The New York Times.

repeatability

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Repeatability: Staying True to Your Core

“Repeatability” is both the theme and the title of a new book by Chris Zook and James Allen, consultants with Bain &

fuerte en la cabeza

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Fuerte en la Cabeza

Fuerte en la cabeza means strong in the head, mental toughness. Mental toughness is many things, including the ability to stay cool,

Pre-fail

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Pre-Fail

It is a lot easier to talk the talk than walk the walk. This is especially true when it comes to quality,

errors inevitable

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Errors: Inevitable? Maybe. Acceptable? Never!

Occasionally I find someone in a management position who thinks errors will always “happen”. The implication is that errors are just part

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In Praise of (Some) Irrational Thinking

Everyone has heard of the sports star who has a favorite pre-game ritual or beloved talisman that he or she feels will

Larry Bird 1985 NBA Playoffs

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Push Yourself

Successful people push themselves. They push themselves beyond their comfort zones, through doubts and fears. They drive themselves beyond their limits. Usually

hunt the good stuff

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Hunt the Good Stuff

Want a simple secret to happiness? A sure-fire path to contentment? A way to bring a continuous smile to your lips? 1)

experience goods

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Experience Goods, Credence Goods, Search Goods

Experience goods are products and services whose value can only be truly determined by consuming or experiencing them. A bottle of wine

workafrolics

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Workafrolics

The best achievers in life are NOT workaholics, they are “workafrolics.” They enjoy what they do, they are invigorated by it, and

the quiet eye

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The Quiet Eye

In golf, putting often makes the difference. But it turns out that there is more to putting than mere mechanical skill or