I read a devotion by performance coach Tim Kight. He made this point:    We engage in a “process” in our life’s pursuit every day.  The question is whether your action each day is well designed and leading toward a goal? Or is it haphazard and ill-defined leading nowhere?   Kight offers a few important insights […]

I was reading a book called The Progress Principle.  The essence of the book is simple: people want to feel positive about the work they do.  The single largest factor that contributes to positive feelings is having a sense that you are making progress.  You are probably thinking, “That’s obvious.” Me too.  But the authors of […]

What do these “lead ins” cause you to remember?  What are your answers? If I had known, I would have… Tried harder Studied more Gotten there earlier Saved more Said how much I cared Paid better attention Taken the chance Or I wouldn’t have… Gone there Taken the shortcut Said the things I said Life’s […]

Who said Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance? The Five P’s: “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.” is a quote by James Baker, former Secretary of State. What does proper preparation prevents poor performance mean? Performance is relative.  There is performing to such a level as to be better than most.  There is also performing at such […]