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Nadal The Champion of Champions

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  Rafael Nadal one of the greatest champions of all time has announced his retirement. He played the final match of his professional career Tuesday 11/19/2024, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. He is one of my favorite players and his resilience is unquestionable. Just look at what another Champion Roger Federer mentioned about him “You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game — even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.” Here is what I believe made him one of the best. I was totally inspired that Nadal had won the French Open 2022 winning his last 22nd grand slam beating Casper Rudd in the final. If anyone thinks he has had it easy let me remind that he beat four Top 10 players for the first time to win his last grand slam when people a
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10 Ways to Develop Churchillian Resolve

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  The story of LEGO has always resonated with me, particularly its incredible comeback during challenging times. In the early 2000s, LEGO faced a financial crisis, with declining sales and near bankruptcy. However, the leadership of Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, then CEO, spearheaded a turnaround that leveraged creativity and innovation. LEGO focused on its core mission: fostering creativity in children and families. It invested in its classic products, expanded into digital gaming, and established partnerships with movie franchises like Star Wars . This is a perfect example of identifying and capitalizing on white-space opportunities. Through strong leadership, accountability, and innovation, LEGO became one of the most profitable and beloved brands globally. I’m inspired by leaders like Knudstorp, who embrace challenges with calmness, take responsibility, and use crises as an opportunity for transformation. Resilience is truly the signature of greatness. This line comes from Jim Collins in
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8 Ways to Reach your Mount Olympus

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  There is an old story where a traveler asks Socrates how to get to Mount Olympus, and he says, “If you want to get to Mount Olympus, just make sure every step is in that direction.” This is such a simple thing, but it is life-changing advice. For example, if you want to lose weight, then make sure every action you take is in that direction. If you want to get a promotion, then make sure every action is in that direction. I think this is great news, which means we can change our direction to change the results. I have expanded the word direction to drive home the point. Desire The first step is to really know what your destination is or, metaphorically, what your Mount Olympus is. Taking the time to write where you want to be one year from now, or five years from now, actually increases your happiness levels. Psychologists also call this The Better Selves exercise. The very act of imagining a great future promotes your happiness. Setting a clear goal with a strong purpose really put
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How to Make Everyday your Best Day - 10 Keys

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  2024 is nearing the end and while we may have many goals and resolutions the only control we really have is what we do daily. This is a good time to see how this year has gone and plan to end the year on a high. As John Maxwell beautifully said, "You cannot change something in your life unless you change something you do daily." The secret of success in your life lies in your daily agenda. We have all heard the line “Live every day as if it is your last.” While I appreciate the exuberance of this statement somehow it doesn’t resonate with me because if it is my last day it would put a downer on my spirit. What I have come up with is a statement that works for me and it is  “Every day is the best day of your life. Give it your best shot.” This statement has worked well for me as it tells me that today is going to be my best day and if I want to have a best day I must give it my best shot. What this does is it shows me that I can make my day great. This also tells me that the
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