Category Archives: Motivation

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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How to Distinguish Yourself

Posted on February 3, 2021 by David Motto

Do you have ways to stand out from the crowd? Many of my clients are working feverishly to get their ideas heard. They’re also speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively with their teams, and focusing on their next promotion. … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Jonathan Swift on Vision

Posted on January 29, 2021 by David Motto

Vision is the art of seeing something invisible.Jonathan Swift, writer

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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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Blueprint for Success

Posted on January 18, 2021 by David Motto

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., celebrating the life of our country’s most famous Civil Rights leader. Every year on this holiday I spend some time reading King’s writings, and this year I’ve watched videos of … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Mentor

Posted on January 13, 2021 by David Motto

A few thoughts on finding the right mentor for you: Find the highest level mentor you can find. For instance, if you’re currently a director who wants to make VP, find an SVP, EVP, or C-level executive. They will have … 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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Success Quote: Jill Ellis on Pressure

Posted on July 1, 2019 by David Motto

Some teams will visit pressure. But we live there.Jill Ellis, Head Coach,U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Where do you live? Does pressure make you buckle under, or does it make you rise to the challenge and feel invincible? Channeling nervousness, … Continue reading →

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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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Make It a Habit: 10 Small Habits with Big Returns

Posted on March 26, 2019 by David Motto

Another source of building positive habits is Darius Foroux’s blog. One of my favorite posts there is “10 Small Habits That Have a Huge Return on Life.” Whether you agree with Darius’s list, want to create your own list, or … Continue reading →

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