(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) You know when this has happened to you – you’re working away at a task, believing you’re learning something new, maybe even feeling a bit of struggle, when suddenly it’s like you’re remembering something you’ve always known. A clarity…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) In all lives there are unbidden inflection points. Defined as moments when change occurs. The effect an inflection point has depends on its timing, potential impact, and probably most importantly, on awareness. Inflection points can be at the start…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Don’t be afraid of death.Be afraid of an unlived life. Coaching Point: What is one piece of evidence you are living your life?And one more indication?And another? Copyright 2022 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Roller-coasters come in many sizes and shapes. All are designed to give a thrilling ride. A safe ride, but still scare you, a lot or a little. One of the reasons we ride is knowing we’re not going to…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Two recent S3MC’s were Distinctions with the same words but in reverse order. The convention I use in writing Distinctions is that the first word or phrase is the stronger of the two. The other side of the Distinction…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Treat people poorly at your peril. Coaching Point: You can treat others poorly if you want, but what is the price? Copyright 2021 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Skepticism is a useful tool, in moderation. But, like any talent, it can be overdone. And any talent overdone can become a hindrance. Problems with skepticism arise when it becomes a default approach to life. Smaller doses work better…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Yes, Life Rules is a play on words. There are some immutable rules, Life Rules. Those rules, being immutable, thus Rule. Fighting them is not a good idea. Some Life Rules: Water runs downhill. Trees grow up. Everything ends…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Do you like to eat potato chips? Or know someone who does? People who eat potato chips do so to get a payoff. Right now you may be raising your hand to make the argument that potato chips are…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Life is too short to have to explain yourself. Explaining, justifying, working to be understood, trying to be being accepted, these and other activities are a waste of your time. Thinking that you need to do them is the…