Most people want to win in sports, work, and life, but how one answers the question, “Did you do your best?” could provide more insight into a person’s character and, consequently, their will to win.

Let me give you an example of why attitude and effort count for so much. Over the years, I’ve been honored to work with many fine people throughout the branches of the United States Armed Forces. A ...

A high school sophomore sat weeping in my office, her face etched with exhaustion. Between juggling two rigorous AP classes, a full slate of other challenging courses, and a packed schedule of ...

Everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time. All professions and forms of craft require people to feel good to do their best work. This is particularly profound amongst creative souls, where emotion ...

What if control is just a story we tell ourselves to feel safe? Most of us know we can’t control everything—life is unpredictable, after all—but we trust that if we plan carefully, try hard, and act ...