Latest "Motivational" Posts
The Meaning Of Positivism
Anyone can tell you that one key to living a happy, successful life is having a positive attitude, especially during adverse times. I know that sometimes there just isn’t justification for all the unfortunate things that happen to us. But I also know that we all have what it takes to deal with misfortune […]
There Are People Who Do and Those Who Do Not: Which One Are You?
“Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” – Coco Chanel. Throughout the course of human history, we have seen people tumble, fall and still achieve something magnanimous, defying all odds. What is it about them that makes them so special? Is it their hard work, confidence, passion—or all of […]
Success Comes From Failure… Persevere!
Walt Disney, the man who invented the American animation industry, was fired by one of the head editors because he ”lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” With characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy—this “unimaginative” man went on to literally redefine the American childhood. Talk about creativity! Broke, depressed and divorced, J.K. […]
You Are Responsible for Your Success & Happiness
I know how easy it is to play the victim when times are tough and it seems that your world has run out of saviors. It’s easy to blame outside circumstances for interfering with your plans and goals. There are a host of convenient scapegoats that are all too easy to give a role […]
Facing Fear: Staying Focused
From asking your crush out on a date to skydiving, it is our fears that stop us from living fully. They are so powerful that they set us back each day. We all want to conquer our fears to remove all the could-haves and should-haves from our stories. It is only through courageous living that […]
Five Ways to Find Happiness on Your Pursuit to Success
Way Beyond Comedy
“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” -Mark Twain When I give my talks, people often ask, “What is it about comedians that separate them from everyone else?” My answer is simple – it’s the way we/they look at life. A comedian views life and all of its obstacles, tragedies, mistakes and […]
Humor Defuses Stress: The Wizard of Laughter
Often times when I’m in the midst of a stressful situation I vent my frustrations in the voice of a famous person, cartoon character or a particular accent. You might call me crazy but since I’m good at it and enjoy doing impressions, the result is that the tension dissipates, my mood changes, and […]
Don’t Wait to Be Happy: Happiness of the Pursuit
Back in my stand-up comedy days, I’ve known many comics who put their happiness on hold. They had difficulty enjoying the process because they believed they wouldn’t be happy until they signed with HBO, got their own sitcom, or movie deal, or whatever it was they thought would make them happy. I know, because […]
Strict Control vs. Runaway Success: Which One Would You Choose?
There is a constant power struggle within organizational structures, and oftentimes, it’s not so subtle. Some managers are of the view that keeping complete control over each task is their right! Others are convinced that giving complete autonomy to the workforce is the best possible route for success as an organization. However, managers know that […]
