Steve Goodier Wisdom: Succeeding at Life

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about succeeding. Enjoy!

It’s said there are three ways to get to the top of a tree: climb it, sit on an acorn or make friends with a big bird. But I suspect that only one of those options is worth considering.

Likewise, there may be many ways to climb to the top of an organization or to reach whatever heights capture your imagination. But I believe there is only one way to truly succeed at living. Read more

Best of Steve Goodier: The Push You Need

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Author and speaker Tony Robbins teaches that we are each motivated both by pain and by pleasure. We can change behaviors and attitudes as we utilize the pain and pleasure principles.

Here is how it works: One of the most successful American football coaches was Vince Lombardi. But he was not an easy coach to play for. One player, Henry Jordan, chuckled about Lombardi, “He treats us all the same — like dogs.” He went on to say, “I play for the love of the game, the love of the money and the fear of Lombardi.”

When he plays for the love of the game and the love of the money, he is motivated by pleasure. He thinks of the enjoyment he will get when he is on the field and his financial success as a professional player. He may even think of the personal recognition he receives as a professional player and the feelings of self-respect he experiences as he continues to succeed. The pleasure of these thoughts motivates him to play well. Read more

Steve Goodier - The Push You Need

Author and speaker Tony Robbins teaches that we are each motivated both by pain and by pleasure. We can change behaviors and attitudes as we utilize the pain and pleasure principles.

Here is how it works: One of the most successful American football coaches was Vince Lombardi. But he was not an easy coach to play for. One player, Henry Jordan, chuckled about Lombardi, “He treats us all the same — like dogs.” He went on to say, “I play for the love of the game, the love of the money and the fear of Lombardi.”

When he plays for the love of the game and the love of the money, he is motivated by pleasure. He thinks of the enjoyment he will get when he is on the field and his financial success as a professional player. He may even think of the personal recognition he receives as a professional player and the feelings of self-respect he experiences as he continues to succeed. The pleasure of these thoughts motivates him to play well. Read more

Winning is a habit…

Here is today’s inspirational quote on peace:

Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.

~Vince Lombardi