The Professor of On-Purpose
I found this presentation on TED that breaks down some of the key qualities of being on-purpose. RIchard St. John was asked a simple question by a teenager. His pursuit of the answer lead to 500 interviews over 7 years with successful people. In 3 minutes Richard provides great insight in an entertaining manner. Enjoy!
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Unbelievable! I am somewhat stunned. After years of attempting to eat right, exercise, and drink more water… and failing to lose much beyond the initial five or ten pounds, I am actually down 30 pounds since April 4th. That’s seven short weeks ago.
Here is my weigh in photo taken just about 6;45 am this morning. You may recall my blog post on April 4th with my scale reading 230! My goal weight remains 40 pounds of weight loss or to reach 190 pounds. Nevertheless, to break the 200 mark is a major milestone for me. I can’t remember the last time I weighed under 200. Certainly, when I was playing lots of competitive tennis at age 35 – some 18 years ago – I was in much better shape. Playing in the Men’s 35 Nationals Clay Courts I hurt my knee and laid off for 13 years until a modest three-year return to courts. I haven’t play for nearly two years now. I would have to guess my weight has been above 200 since 1990. I just can’t believe I let it slide like this for so long.
The picture that’s the header of my blog shows me in late October, 2007. I probably weighed 235 at the time of the photo shoot. Now, in addition to new clothes, I’ll soon need new photos taken for my web site and speaker kit. This is what one calls a good problem.
Asheville, NC – May 16, 2008
One of the great joys of being a best selling author and professional speaker is the other best selling authors and speakers one gets to meet. Friday, I once again had this joy with a man who all about having a Joyful Spirit – the title of one of his books.
Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach – a true On-Purpose Person. A guy with a joyful heart and a sharing spirit. Allow me to put a blatant plug in for Brian to any readers looking for a speaker. Brian truly is a coach, motivational speaker, and, most importantly, the genuine article. Here’s a guy who gets people on their feet in a greater belief in their true selves and possibilities.
Brian Biro’s first book, Beyond Success, provides an in depth look and understanding into "The 15 Secrets of Effective Leadership and Life" through the eyes of former UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden. Coach Wooden is unarguably the greatest college basketball coach of all time, yet the titles were incidental to his goal of developing boys into men. While coaching swimming at UCLA, Brian and Coach Wooden formed a friendship so this book is truly a personal account rather than the distance of a journalist. Read it and learn.
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“Kevin,” you ask, “If work life balance is a myth, then, what do I do instead? How do I make a difference and make my life count? I want to be productive on and off the job, earn that six-figure income while being true to myself. I want to be a great spouse and parent. I want wealth, financial independence, and security so I can be in a position to help and serve others in my community. I want to be healthy, feel more settled in my spirit, and secure my future. What do I do to make my life work better? How do I become a leader in my life?”
Up to this point in my posts, I’ve held off providing you the alternative to work life balance for a reason.