The definition of talent that Nick Saban provides in his book “How Good Do You Want to Be?” is the most practical definition of talent I’ve ever read. If you Google the definition of talent you get things like: natural aptitude or skill, the natural endowments of a person, the capacity for achievement or success […]
In her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides a simple definition of mindset. She defines mindset as: The view you adopt for yourself [that] profoundly affects the way you lead your life. Dweck goes on to make the case that one’s mindset determines whether or not a person becomes […]
A while back I wrote a theory for a formula to calculate your ability to maximize your potential. The theory is simple. It comes down to having a purpose, having passion for that purpose, and having perseverance to stick with that purpose. Your Passion for a Purpose * Your Perseverance in Sticking with the Purpose […]