Author Archives: David Motto

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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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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Success Quote: Paul Arden on Ambition

Posted on March 25, 2019 by David Motto

Talent helps, but it won’t take you as far as ambition. Everybody wants to be good, but not many are prepared to make the sacrifices it takes to be great.Paul Arden

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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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Success Quote from Clement Stone

Posted on March 17, 2019 by David Motto

What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve.Clement Stone

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How Thinking About Mastery Can Make You Happy or Unhappy

Posted on March 16, 2019 by David Motto

I just read a terrific article by Joe Pinsker in the Atlantic: “Why So Many Smart People Aren’t Happy.” Pretty provocative title, and there’s a specific aspect of this happiness (whether for smart people or for anyone else) that I … Continue reading →

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Wise Why’s: Gaining Wisdom from the 7 Why’s

Posted on March 15, 2019 by David Motto

When people come to me for performance coaching, they often have a high level of skill and knowledge already. They’ve usually had some level of success using their skills. Yet, something is missing that is stopping them from achieving the … Continue reading →

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9 Questions to Ask to Communicate More Effectively

Posted on March 14, 2019 by David Motto

One component of my Ten Minute Virtuoso method for learning and mastering skills is to use simple and quick strategies that have large-scale results. I’m constantly hunting for these easy-to-use strategies to help you achieve your goals and get the … Continue reading →

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