Derek Jeter

Do You Have Enough Confidence?

Self-confidence means believing you have what it takes to achieve your goal and it’s a quality that is essential to success. “I don’t think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can do it.” — Mike Ditka “Self-confidence is the first step toward success. If you believe it, you can achieve it.” – Tommy Lasorda [...]

It Takes Courage to Follow Your Heart

The following includes an excerpt from my new book, Life to the Fullest: A Story About Finding Your Purpose and Following Your Heart… “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” “Don’t chase the money, follow your heart.” “Find your unique purpose; that’s where you’ll find happiness and success.” [...]

Derek Jeter is a 14-time MLB All-Star and a five-time World Series champion. He owns the MLB record for most hits ever by a shortstop (3,465) and he has a lifetime batting average above .300. His 20-year career with the New York Yankees was one of the greatest in baseball history. Jeter is also a [...]

Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

The more I study the world’s top achievers, the more I notice a recurring theme: big achievers aren’t afraid of big challenges. They’re not afraid to put themselves on the line. They set goals that are “unrealistically” high to most observers, but they go after them anyway. Why are top achievers more comfortable with setting [...]