by Mark Newton | Sep 21, 2021 | Invest in why
You would think that after all you’ve done, your desk would be cluttered with thank-you notes. But it’s not. Why not? Here’s why. If you’re doing it for the applause, you might be disappointed. Especially if what you are doing is creative. In...
by Mark Newton | Jun 12, 2021 | Invest in why
Suddenly, a successful person appears on the stage. It may be a singer or an author or any number of success stories. And you think: Wow. How did they do it? Success comes one step at a time. Sudden recognition? Someone wins the Pulitzer or a Grammy or some other form...
by Mark Newton | Apr 13, 2021 | Invest in why
When you lose track of the basics, even the simplest things are difficult. Get back on track with these fundamentals. 1. Be a good animal. You live in a body. The problem is, you sometimes forget that. You’re so busy living in the modern world that you somehow...
by Mark Newton | Mar 17, 2021 | Invest in why
If you’re focused on what you can’t do, you will become weaker. Instead, choose where you want to grow, and focus on it. It’s tender. The part of you that is struggling to grow is tender. Maybe even aching, like that memory of rejection or the lack...
by Mark Newton | Mar 13, 2021 | Invest in why
Your best game happens when you are in flow. One of the biggest obstacles to getting in flow — and staying there — is pride. Pride is distracting. Pride is external. It’s what you put on to look good to others. You might argue that point, and say you...
by Mark Newton | Jan 20, 2021 | Invest in why
What are you pushing against? And what is pushing against you? Look closely at these two to find your true north. It feels like your enemy. That thing you’re struggling with. It could be personal. It could be physical. Emotional weight often feels like an enemy....
