“There you are, in a big sales meeting. The client makes a weak joke in your direction and the boss looks your way. Say something. Say anything. Well, not just anything – you need something clever but innocuous, smart enough to…
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Book Report: Elements of Wit
Tagged with: aphorisms, Benjamin Errett, Boris Johnson, brevity, Cary Grant, charm, chutzpah, compassion, confidence, conversation, cultural literacy, Donald Trump, Dorothy Parker, Dunning-Kruger effect, Elements of Wit, flow, Flynn Effect, Frinkiac, George Clooney, humour, hustle, illusory superiority, intuition, Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, Mark Twain, Nora Ephron, Oscar Levant, Oscar Wilde, refreshment, resilience, righteousness, romance, Seinfeld, Shakespeare, Steve Martin, Strunk and White, The Simpsons, Winston Churchill, wit
Posted in Books, Everything
Posted in Books, Everything
The seven Cs of mental toughness
“The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness.” – Mia Hamm Being mentally tough is a crucial skill in life, and can be developed with practice; we will encounter adversity in all aspects (e.g., business/work, athletics, relationships,…
Tagged with: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold's Blueprint, circle of control, commitment, competition, composure, confidence, consistency, courage, Greg Maddux, John McEnroe, Lionel Messi, mental toughness, Mia Hamm, Mind Gym, Nancy Lopez, Roger Federer
Posted in Books, Careers, Everything, Leadership, Soccer, Sports
Posted in Books, Careers, Everything, Leadership, Soccer, Sports
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