It is October 20, 1968, Mexico City, The Olympic Stadium. The time, 7:00 P.M. The closing ceremonies had just been completed. The spectators and athletes were gathering their belongings to leave the stadium. Then the announcer asked them to remain…
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10 Tips to Stay Committed to Your Fitness Resolution
Mind Over MattressSince I continue to perform on the pommel horse frequently when I speak (and because people who are remotely good at math realize my Olympic experience was quite a few years ago), I’m constantly asked what my fitness…
Six Steps to Making Great Decisions
Our lives are the products of our decisions. If we make good decisions, we’ll prosper. So how can we be sure that we’re making good decisions? It’s a lot like making a casserole: You find a good recipe and you…
6 Ways to Stay Motivated
Not everyone can remain “up,” optimistic, and energetic all the time. We all wax and wane in our moods, outlook, and energy levels. That’s normal. People who are “up” most of the time have many methods to their madness. Adopt…
Growth After Disaster: Going Beyond Resilience
A month after I visited my sister at her brand new home in Biloxi, Mississippi, hurricane Katrina hit. A month after my first lecture on Wall Street, the global economy collapsed. Shortly after I agreed to give a talk in…