No one likes to lose. We all want to win. As I think about winning and what it takes to "make the cut," I can't help but think about the life of Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier. Poitier, born in Miami during a visit by his Bahamian parents, who traveled there to sell tomatoes and other produce, ...

On July 20, 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11, landed the first two humans on the moon. Mission commander Neil Armstrong’s first words from the moon were breath-tak ing. All over the earth he was heard saying, “That’s one small step for (a) man; one giant leap for mankind.” This was a dream come true! John F. ...

An afternoon snooze is not only good for your health; it's also good for your bottom-line. The desire to be more productive may have some of us think that sleeping is a waste of time. "Just imagine how much more I could get done if I use more of those unconscious hours to get important things done,"...

Being a leader in today’s era of unprecedented change can be daunting. Great leaders, however, rise to the occasion during a crisis, while average leaders shrink. But why is it that some individuals thrive during difficulties while others flounder? Why is it that some leaders can power through and t...

So now you have the goal, you need the plan. To do this, look at where you are now and then look at all the things you would need to build the life you are picturing. For instance, you might find that you need a certain amount of money to make your dream of travelling happen. 

In that case, you nee...