Through my work with more than 20,000 students so far, I’ve begun to see what separates successful students from not-so-successful ones. And I’m not just talking about academic performance. I’m talking about their overall development, and their … [Continue reading]
Are you worried that your children aren’t as motivated and hardworking as they should be? It’s natural that parents want their children to succeed. Through my work with students, I’ve realized just how much the parent-child relationship affects … [Continue reading]
It’s a struggle, isn’t it? You want to give your best in your work, but you also want to invest in your relationships, hobbies, and personal growth. You want to pursue excellence in all areas of your life. But it seems impossible to find the … [Continue reading]
What are good rules for success in life — the rules that motivated and focused students follow to do well in school and beyond? Don't get me wrong. Success isn't mainly about achievement. It's about purpose, meaning, and contribution. Most … [Continue reading]
Can the secret to success be summed up in a three-letter word? Well, mostly. And the word is... "yet." It requires some explanation as to why "yet" is such an important word, so please be patient with me. Earlier this year, I had the … [Continue reading]
Three weeks ago, I suffered a terrible lower back injury while lifting weights. (I was doing single leg deadlifts with bad form. Just in case you’re thinking of doing some single leg deadlifts yourself, here's a link that teaches you how to … [Continue reading]
I fearfully opened the email. It read: “Dear Daniel, I regret to inform you that we’re not interested in your manuscript. Best of luck finding a suitable publisher.” I’d been rejected. Again. I sighed. This feeling was becoming much too … [Continue reading]