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Living Each Day to the Fullest
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Dealing With People
People tell me that I am good at the psychological aspect of dealing with people. I do think that to accomplish things in life, you have to know how to deal with people. And that means dealing with unique people in different ways. Understanding what statement or delivery might motivate a certain person to go […]
Constant growth
Before our meeting, I was thinking about who am I to be telling anyone about what life’s practices are. I’m still trying to figure it out, I probably won’t ever. It’s a constant growth. For many people personal growth is an overwhelming proposition; to sort out and reprogram your outlook. But I doubt you can […]
Golf
Golf is a magical affair. It has spawned special friendships across class, race and position. In golf it is critical that you be both relaxed and attentive ““ a very tough combination. That same combination is also the critical combination in the pursuit of business.
Best experiences coming from nature
I guess my philosophy and actions come from my realization that the best experiences I have ever had have been in nature. My best memories come from real, earthy experiences. Being in touch with nature is a form of enlightenment for me because it can inspire and offer me experiences that can not be produced […]
Work/life balance
Balance is so important. Are you playing an instrument? Learning a language? Planning an interesting trip? Sometimes the professional opportunities are so tantalizing that we give them 120% without thinking about other things that add dimension to life. You never give it your best when you give it everything.
Mentors
Finding great mentors and latching onto great teachers has been key to my making the most of my life. Even in formal education, I believe one should always focus on how to learn more about life. The quality of the teachers is more important even than the subject matter.
Yoga
The first few times I did it I thought it was a little hokie. Then one time we’re ending the session and the yogi is taking you through this relaxation exercise. “Start at your ankles, relax your ankles, relax your shins, and then your knees” etc. And nothing’s really happening. And then she goes on, […]
Exercise to build energy reserves
I’ve been traveling around the globe for 55 years as I’m involved in a lot of businesses around the world and still play golf professionally. The bottom line is I have to have energy. It is one of the best gifts you can have. Energy is about maintaining gas in your tank. You need to […]
Getting into a meditative state
There’s a few things I do that help me get to a very calm, meditative state. Stretching. I do some breathing exercises. I also have this hot/cold cycling thing I do in showers, and it’s an amazing way to bring about the right state of mind. I’ll interchange 20 seconds of hot water with 20 […]
Treating People with Respect
I’ve learned that having a huge ego or treating people in a derogatory way is simply going to leave you alone and stunt your growth. It’s also a realization that you can’t be successful on your own. I am totally aware of the handful of people that believed in me and took those same risks […]
Those that want to trip you up
I have a way of dealing with people that don’t have my best interests in mind. There are those that just want to trip you up. I can usually sense that type of personality after one remark from them. I want to say, “Hey, you don’t need to do that with me because I’m not […]
Avoiding toxic people
Avoid toxic people and toxic ideas. Run, do not walk away from them. It’s important to have the ability and willingness to exclude those things from your life. They can absolutely diminish the quality of your life. What is a toxic person? It’s all values driven. You know it when you see it.