I am speaking tomorrow morning in Trumbull, Connecticut. The theme of my speech is the need to create in your routine some activity that can lead to a life-changing event. I have studied successful people for thirty years and concluded that very few of them are uniquely intelligent, talented, good-looking or even lucky. Rather, they
Our brain is divided into two parts: the rational, analytical side. And, the instinctive, emotional side. For hundreds of years philosophers and scientists presumed that if we could just gain more control of our rational side (think Dr. Spock), our lives would be less chaotic and even happier. But, there is a downside to allowing our
I represent a group of six doctors who formed a partnership to buy a medical office building. And, they formed a partnership of another type: these doctors have a pact. If any one of them starts to lose his ability or drive to provide top-flight medical services, the other five can force him to retire. If there is a vote of five doctors
Last week I was the business "expert" on a television program. One of the other guests was Kathy Ireland, former supermodel and Sports Illustrated cover girl. After her modeling career, Ireland decided to start a home furnishings business. Like many entrepreneurs, she was told she was crazy and had no chance competing against the likes of
Taking a new direction in business or life is really really scary. Inertia is a powerful force and it pushes us to do today what we did yesterday - for better or worse. While I would never advocate "ready, fire, aim," I do believe that there are times when you need to stop the analysis, take your best guess and go for it. Or, as made famous
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