Category Archives: Mastery

Success Quote: Patrick Lencioni on Disciplines

Posted on February 12, 2021 by David Motto

Success is not so much a function of intelligence or natural ability, but rather of commitment to the right disciplines.Patrick Lencioni Even if you’re smart and gifted with natural abilities, you still need to focus on the right areas if … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Jean Sibelius on handling critics

Posted on February 5, 2021 by David Motto

Pay no attention to what critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.Jean Sibelius, composer

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Success Quote: Jack Nicklaus on Focus

Posted on January 22, 2021 by David Motto

Focus on remedies, not faults.Jack Nicklaus, legendary golfer Yesterday, January 21, 2021, was Jack Nicklaus’s 81st birthday. There’s so much we can learn from him on mastery and success. This quote on putting solutions and remedies above problems and faults … Continue reading →

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Triangle of Influence: Therapist, Mentor, and Coach

Posted on January 6, 2021 by David Motto

Just imagine if everyone – really, everyone, worldwide – felt confident and had guidance on achieving their dreams and most ambitious goals. I think this would make the world a better, safer, and more interesting place. If you want to … Continue reading →

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When Your Strengths No Longer Make You Strong

Posted on June 1, 2019 by David Motto

We all like to do what we’re good at. You have a set of strengths that you use over and over because these strengths have helped you achieve your goals in the past. It makes sense that you’ll continue to … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Paul Arden on Achieving the Unachievable

Posted on April 25, 2019 by David Motto

You can achieve the unachievable. Firstly you need to aim beyond what you are capable of. You must develop a complete disregard for where your abilities end.Paul Arden

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Are Your Goals Too Small?

Posted on March 28, 2019 by David Motto

Imagine if your goals are too small to propel you forward in a way that will ultimately lead you to the success you desire. Many people suffer from creating goals that are firmly inside their comfort zones. Comfortable goals can … Continue reading →

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Success Quote from Beverly Sills

Posted on March 27, 2019 by David Motto

There are no short cuts to any place worth going.Beverly Sills

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It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be

Posted on March 19, 2019 by David Motto

I’m a big fan of Paul Arden and his book It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be. Arden, who died in 2008, was the Executive Creative Director for advertising firm Saatchi and Saatchi from … Continue reading →

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Giving Great Feedback

Posted on March 18, 2019 by David Motto

There are many theories, an entire body of research, and a whole lot of opinions about giving and receiving feedback. We’re all looking for the answer to this important question: What makes feedback great? Here’s my opinion about the answers … Continue reading →

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