Category Archives: Achievement

Practice Quote: Vince Lombardi

Posted on March 6, 2019 by David Motto

Practice does not make perfect.Only perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi

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Make More Time: News Blackout

Posted on March 5, 2019 by David Motto

Here’s a simple and effective way to create more time in your day: Stop paying attention to the news. You can choose how to do your news blackout: Total news blackout. No exposure to the news whatsoever. Limited news blackout. … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: Slow Down

Posted on March 4, 2019 by David Motto

Working on mastering a new skill? If you want to learn that skill as efficiently and effectively as possible, there is one absolute must-have strategy: Slow Down! To truly hone a skill, you must be able to analyze what you’re … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from an 89-year-old at the gym

Posted on March 3, 2019 by David Motto

Ran across a fantastic article by Roy M. Wallack in the Los Angeles Times: “How I got my 89-year-old dad to crush it in the gym” Definitely worth a read. My takeaways from this inspiring story: Just get started. Surround … Continue reading →

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Increase Your Focus: Shut Out the World

Posted on March 2, 2019 by David Motto

When you’re serious about focusing on one thing right now, it’s best to cut yourself off from everything else that might distract you or make you think about something different. Here are several easy steps to shut out the world … Continue reading →

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Question Your Brain: “What You See Is All There Is” Decision Making

Posted on March 1, 2019 by David Motto

Taking your thoughts at face value can lead to undesired outcomes. This is especially true when you make a quick decision about what to do next in your quest to achieve your ultimate goal. Your brain can play tricks on … Continue reading →

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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: One Minute Drills

Posted on February 28, 2019 by David Motto

Here’s another 10 Minute Virtuoso Tip: If you’re tight on time and only have 10 minutes to work on your skill today, do ten 1-minute drills. Use a timer and focus like crazy for just one minute on a single … Continue reading →

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Make More Time: Schedule Phone Calls

Posted on February 27, 2019 by David Motto

There are two big issues with phone calls for people who feel they need more time in the day. First, getting a phone call when you don’t want to talk can be annoying and distracting. Second, many phone calls go … Continue reading →

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Resources to Deal with Perfection

Posted on February 26, 2019 by David Motto

In yesterday’s blog post, I listed 8 strategies to help you overcome being a perfectionist. Today, I’m giving you a handful of resources for exploring this topic more. If you’re interested in learning more or getting a new perspective, try … Continue reading →

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8 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism

Posted on February 25, 2019 by David Motto

Perfectionism. Is it a wonderful attribute to have? Is it a defect? There are definitely times when doing something less than perfect can be disastrous. For instance, figuring out the location of a planet two years from now so you … Continue reading →

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