Beyond Talent - People, Luck, and Gratitude Make or Break (Most of) Us
No matter how talented and successful we may be, it's important to recognize how many factors beyond our control shape our fortune.
No one achieves anything significant on their own.
Take a moment to count your blessings.
Steer clear of people who divert you from your calling.
Recognize and be thankful for people who enable you to do your best work. ✨
Shohei Ohtani changes the plaque on his NLCS MVP trophy with this note to Dodgers Teammates | NBC Los Angeles
After toiling for years as an All Star on a losing ball club, Shohei Ohtani understands how teamwork makes or breaks even the best players in the world. That's why Ohtani placed this note over his own name on the National League Championship MVP trophy.
How Does The Colosseum Compare To A Modern Day Super Stadium? | Spark via YouTube
Can a 2,000-year-old ancient wonder compete with a modern-day icon? This documentary pits Rome's Colosseum against London's Wembley Stadium in an epic showdown of engineering, design, and history.
Why Some People are Clutch | Admired Leadership
Do you play your best when the best is expected? Here are proven keys from clutch performers to help you prepare for peak performance under pressure when it matters most.
How Average People Will Get Rich With AI | Dan Koe
Assuming you are not rich, or you’re just reading this for fun, here are 4 ways to become wealthy while using AI to earn significant income through your personal brand or side hustle.
A Conversation with a Contemporary Tea Teacher | Musubi Academy via YouTube
Beyond grabbing a Starbucks matcha or steeping a quick bag of Twinings, you may be curious to know how Japanese tea ceremony will help you appreciate and practice greater harmony (和, wa), respect (敬, kei), purity (清, sei), and tranquility (寂, jaku).
What Does SOS Stand For? | Mental Floss
You know it's a distress signal, but what does it actually stand for? A lot of people think it's an abbreviation for “save our souls.” (It's not.)
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
- 10 Good Books on My Kindle | November 2025
- Händel: Organ Concerto in F Major, op. 5, No. 5 (HWV 293) | Wienand, Barockorchester, and René Jacobs (2022) play Georg Freidrich Händel (1735/36) via YouTube
- Dancing in the Moonlight | King Harvest (1973) on Midnight Special via YouTube
- Move On Up | Richard Elliot (2009) smooth horn cover of Curtis Mayfield (1970) via YouTube
I coach leaders and teams who do big things.
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