In our non-stop information-flowing world, intuition seems to take a back seat. We now have 24hour news, an endless email inbox, and non-stop meetings, all to "keep us informed."   These are the typical results when a person is this connected: poor health overwhelmed at work/personal and poor time management/decision making   Before we get to the answer, we need to understand what is driving our behavior to stay this connected. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and false beliefs that support it I need to be included in all communication. Real priorities are getting lost or buried in an overflowing inbox. We need to stay busy. We fill our schedules up and allow no space for critical thinking or decision-making. We think that more information is better. But if we don't take the time to contemplate, we make poor decisions and further add to the complexity of our lives.   Solution: Slow down and Go With Your Gut. You've probably heard this before from a wise friend of yours. Here are some interesting facts about ...

  It's not a question of will you face challenges in life; rather how often it will happen, and what your response be? Resiliency is a skill of champions, and now more research is coming out that shows resiliency is a critical factor in one's success. Books like Grit, Talent is Overrated, and Growth Mindset offer numerous stories and case studies. Here is a three-step practical application for becoming more resilient. I like to think of resiliency as a muscle that you exercise and strengthen every week.   Reframe   Anytime you face a challenging situation or circumstance, ask yourself two questions to help keep your emotions neutral and strengthen you ability to think critically.   What good can come from this? What can I learn from this?   I had to do this in March of 2020, when I found out about 70% of my income went away overnight due to all live events being canceled. It can be challenging because our instinct is to complain, but the sooner we reframe, the sooner we can get out of a tricky situation.   Refocus ...

Coronavirus is still here. Many of us thought that it would have subsided by now and life would be back to normal. Myself included. I used to google "end of coronavirus prediction." Now, with new variants, a waning vaccine, and breakouts in the most heavily vaccinated country, Isreal, we could be in for a long winter.  I believe in learning and cultivating strength from people who have endured much more and for much longer.   Imagine what it would be like to live in England from 1939 to 1945?  The constant bombing of towns, food rations, and a high level of uncertainty is what life was.  What did they do to keep their morale high?  (Remember No TV or Internet)  - People started praying more and attending church. - Families and communities grew stronger - And people read books   It's hard to imagine a world with no internet. I think "being connected" 24/7 raises our stress because the lines become blurry between work and rest.  Focus on what you can control and continue to build your muscle of resilience.  by Eric Papp 

When we see someone who has incredible success, we quickly assume that they possess gifts or talents far beyond our own. As humans, we gravitate towards complexity and mysteries. For the University of Alabama, 2021 began with head coach Nick Saban delivering its sixth national title. A dominating performance in one of the most competitive industries: division one college football. There are many dynamics a head coach has to deal with. Chief among them are unrealistic expectations and pressure from boosters and fans, constantly rotating coaching staff, and the task of developing a squad of 18-year-old men into responsible adults. How does he do it? And, crucially, what lessons can we learn and apply in our own situations? After studying Nick Saban’s methods and reading articles and books about him, I believe there are three secrets to his success. Focus on the lead measure The lead measure in college football is recruiting. And Nick knows this better than anyone. In his book, “Saban: The Making of a Coach,” Monte Burke recounts an exchange Saban had in 2007 with athleti ...

When working with sales managers and sales departments, I am often asked how to increase sales and how to be more productive. I believe it is very important for sales professionals to break up their daily activities into revenue generating activities vs. non-revenue generating activities. In this video, I discuss why it is important to block out time for revenue generating activities on a daily basis.

Have you ever experienced your motivation going up and down like a yo-yo? The key to staying motivated and obtaining your goals is to focus on the process. In this video, I share what to focus on to keep your motivation more consistent.