Many of you know I was given only months to live after being diagnosed with a malignant glioblastoma (brain tumor) in 2010. Doctors at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado,…
It’s challenging to have an unbiased opinion on this topic. My goal isn’t to convince you, but instead, share both arguments and let you decide. Is Swearing a Sign of…
Does this sound like you? Your job stinks. You’re the butt of all jokes. You’re disrespected continuously by your friends and significant other. It doesn’t always have to be that…
Whether you realize it or not, you have created habits that shape the way you live today. If you created a practice of tithing and saving a percentage of your…
Many Americans live lavishly but finance their lifestyles with credit cards or high-interest rate loans. In this chapter, I’d like to connect with those of you on the other end…
Improve your attitude, and you can determine your success. Behavior reflects thought patterns. Learn to control your mind, and you can set your actions on the course you desire. This…
I know what it's like to have bank accounts overflowing. I've also experienced having absolutely nothing. I've had bank managers rush out of their offices to greet me by name.…
Practicing delayed gratification means resisting the temptation of immediate rewards. In exchange, you increase the possibility of a greater reward in the future. Most people are terrible at practicing delayed…
Becoming successful requires hard work, dedication, and a significant amount of time focused on achieving your goals. Meeting new friends can be difficult if you're a workaholic (like many successful…
Every "overnight success" you can think of has likely gone through years of pain, suffering, delayed gratification, and failures on the road to victory. They are committed. They refuse to…
Although an endocrinologist diagnosed me with Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes at 27 months old, my mom had the foresight to make sure I didn't let it define me. She urged…
Have you ever felt envious of someone who seems to be good at everything? While discussing finances with a friend, I asked, "How are you always broke?" I know he…
The other day I drove past a homeless guy sitting in the shade to escape the heat of the day. As I passed, he aggressively flipped me off with pain…
I frequently visit a local coffee shop after sunrise mountain biking. Often, I see many of the same people enjoying a coffee, cold drink, or a fruit smoothie. The atmosphere…
Dress for the position you wish you had, not the job you have now. When you dress well, it tells others you have your act together. You exude confidence. People…
A few years ago, I met a guy driving a custom twin-turbo Ferrari. I decided to introduce myself and ask how he became so successful. Surprisingly, he told me a…
Early on while writing this book, I approached hundreds of incredibly successful individuals, many of whom denied my request for an interview. When someone has become incredibly successful, it's often…
Success is useless without relationships. What is a victory, if you don't have a friend to share your celebration? You can have all the toys, fancy cars, beautiful houses, and…