Face it, we’re an impatient breed of animal. I ordered some note pads this morning on Amazon and to be honest, I am a little ticked I need to wait until tomorrow for the delivery. And had Amazon pushed me to Saturday or Monday, I probably would have stopped by my local Office Depot to pick up a pack over the weekend.  Because of the delay, I likely would have lost interest in the purchase.

The same goes for email.

Promptly responding to the emails you receive is crucial.…

I am the proud owner of a new bike.  My old bike, a bargain basement no-brand, was shot.  Recently I started researching a new bike in anticipation of my purchase.  The choices were overwhelming.  Not only was a "good" bike much more expensive than the one I purchased eight years ago, but the technologies had changed considerably.

So I did what you might expect. I began visiting bike shops and I hit the internet to read reviews and research.   There are four dedicated bike-shops in Tallahassee all selling competing brands with little or no overlap in inventory.  Naturally, there are also relatively inexpensive bikes for sale at the big box stores, but having already done time on an entry level bike, I was ready to…

I was reminded of these three words while watching a TV show a few months back. It hit a chord with me, and I decided to adopt it as my new “phrase that pays.” Stay with me as I explain the significance behind these words.

I will tell you one thing right from the start. These words and the associated “belief” that come with them have nothing to do with hoping, wishing, dreaming, and any inherent optimism you might possess. The mere utterance of these three words will do little to make your “dream” a reality.

In my case, I repeat these three words to myself when I am feeling tired, frustrated or finding myself wanting to quit my daily training routine. You have heard me say…