Beyond the grind. Find a joyful spark to ignite a breakthrough.
Working hard no doubt is essential to do good work.
But hard work does not guarantee success in a competitive field of hard workers.
At the highest level, leaders and teams know enjoyment while working hard together is fuel that ignites peak performance.
Beyond the grind – look for a joyful spark to activate your next breakthrough. ✨
If you can’t find it, maybe it’s time to look in a new or different direction.
Harrison Ford Appreciates Luck and Gives Thanks for Lifetime Achievement Award | Inc.
In a funny, inspiring speech, the actor best known for his roles as Hans Solo and Indiana Jones reminds us to appreciate our good fortune and creative partners. “I’m indeed a lucky guy,” Ford said. “Lucky to have found my people. Lucky to have work that challenges me. Lucky to still be doing it. And I don’t take that for granted.”
Be AI+: Human Skills for the Machine Age | Ethan Evans via Level Up on Substack
We all know AI is automating skills and disrupting jobs. To survive today and advance, it is urgent to master AI tools AND invest in soft skills. We call this being AI Plus (AI+). The winners of the AI age will use AI well AND excel in higher level social, communication, and leadership skills.
Crush your goals the Ohtani way | Harvard Gazette
Talent and hard work are essential for success, of course. But baseball's biggest superstar likewise recognized at an early age the importance of character and karma. Here's the Harada Method of goal-setting and practice Shohei learned in high school that launched him toward epic big league, life, and business achievements.
The case for "dusking": In a world of light and noise, embracing the night can be healing | Big Think
How the simple act of watching twilight can radically transform our perception of the world and our role within it.
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run - Official Trailer | Prime Video
An intimate portrait of Paul (and Linda) McCartney’s journey after The Beatles. Directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville, the film explores McCartney’s reinvention with rare archival footage that captures his struggles and triumphs in a new musical era with a new band (Wings).
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
- 10 Good Books on my Kindle | March 2026 | Brian Cooke
- Red Heart and Aerial Tramway Emojis Pitch New Apple Emojis Release | SNL Weekend Update (2026) via YouTube ❤️🚡
- Joshua | Emmet Cohen Trio featuring Ron Carter (2018) via YouTube
- Jet | Paul McCartney & Wings (1973) via YouTube
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