Consistent, small changes lead to lasting success, while intense, radical changes often fail. Focus on incremental improvements, like cutting out alcohol, rather than trying to overhaul your life at once.

Human nature remains constant throughout history, despite the changing tides of time and societal norms. Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The Gods of the Copybook Headings,” highlights the timeless truths that often go unheeded in favor of fleeting market trends. These truths, such as the consequences of our actions and the cyclical nature of progress, serve as a reminder that wisdom lies in learning from the past.

This is how success works. Success is not hocus pocus. Success is focus focus.

Enjoying the right things takes blissipline.

Momentum cuts both ways.

How much is a billion? A billion is a large number. It’s important to put numbers in context to understand their true impact.

Success has a common denominator: being uncommon.  Do what others won’t to achieve what others won’t.

Coach Gelston’s three rules for success are to be present, punctual, and purposeful. Showing up, being in the right place at the right time, and giving full effort are crucial for achieving goals.

Clarity and focus come from reduction, not addition. Simplifying by removing clutter and distractions, like a gardener pruning vines, allows for growth and fruitfulness.

Dr. Terrie Wurzbacher, a 75-year-old retired Navy physician, completed the 314-mile Vol State 500k ultra in 9 days and 16 hours. Her determination, fueled by a clear purpose, exemplifies how a strong “why” can transform uncertainty into strength.