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The Benefits of Failure

Failure is success in progress.” – Albert Einstein.  Let’s get into it—if you want real success, you’re going to have to fail. Probably a lot.  In Part 2 of our Ten on One series, my partner Andrew Cheney finishes his conversation with longtime friend Michael Kosta. They go even deeper into what it really takes to chase your dream—and yes,

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Stop Networking, Start Connecting

We all know, success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know.  AND in my opinion, more importantly, who knows you. The best networkers don’t just collect business cards; they create real connections by bringing the right people together. I’ve built my career by being a connector, and I can tell you I get

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What it Takes to be the GOAT

Tom Brady is the undisputed GOAT, and his story isn’t just about football—it’s about greatness, period. He wasn’t a prodigy. He fought, adapted, and pushed himself beyond his limits for years, proving that sustained excellence is built, not born.   Here’s what we can learn from Brady’s path to the top: — Deliberate Practice Wins: Brady didn’t

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Just Keep Growing!

Growth means change—and real personal growth requires us to let go of parts of our old selves. The habits, routines, or identities that once served us can oftentimes start holding us back. I learned this from my coach, Dan Sullivan, who taught me that Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt = Growth.  Moving forward is never easy, but

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Burn Out

We’ve all been there — pushing past our limits until burnout hits, and suddenly, we realize we have met our max. When we’re constantly juggling work, family, and goals, it’s easy to think we can keep going without breaks. But the truth is, setting boundaries isn’t about doing less — it’s about making space for what

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How Self-Cultivation Unlocks Lasting Self-Improvement

Self-cultivation is a new word for how we build lasting self-improvement. It’s not all about hitting short-term goals (although I would argue that having super clear and concise short and long term goals would help you a ton)—it’s about becoming the kind of person who  can achieve goals through intentional habits. Below is a detailed

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Making Healthy Habits Stick-New Science

Every year people make New Year’s resolutions and every year people do not stick to them.  But my question is: why do we have to be going into a new year to adopt healthy habits?   Let’s start now.  How?  We have some new science: Simplicity and Repetition is EVERYTHING – To create a simple habit, new research

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