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On Being Human: Lessons From A Powerful TED Talk

“Begin with the end in mind.” It’s powerful advice I often give to myself and others. Whether I’m writing a book, a script, giving a speech, prepping for a negotiation — or simply contemplating the mark I will leave in this lifetime. Knowing the ending, the final destination, simplifies our decision-making and precious time investments,…

Eat Like A Champ: Losing Weight For Competition Without Feeling Weak

I’m maybe 8 percent body fat. 148 pounds and already super-lean by conventional standards. So how exactly am I going to shed 10.5 pounds over the course of the next 12 weeks without losing power and energy for the http://ibjjf.com/ Masters World Championships in late August? Answer: My drop to the light featherweight category will be…

Why Sleep is So Vital for Peak Performance

As my friend Company Egg founder Sean Rigo recently reminded me, sleep is the new status symbol for the elite (with media mogul Arianna Huffington really popularizing and carry the flag for the Get-More-Sleep cause). Quality sleep is essential for high performers and peak performance. It’s when the body best replenishes its Cosmic Energy, when…