Beyond Talent - People and Good Luck Make or Break (Most of) Us
Gratitude | Shohei Ohtani - MVP Leadership | The Colosseum v Wembley | An AI Shortcut to Get Rich | How to Be a Clutch Player | Tea Time
No matter how talented and successful we may be, it’s important to recognize factors beyond our control that shape our fortune.
No one achieves anything significant on their own.
Take a moment to count your blessings.
Steer clear of people who divert you from your calling.
Be thankful for good luck and people who enable you to do your best work. ✨
Shohei Ohtani changes the plaque on his NLCS MVP trophy with this note to Dodgers Teammates | NBC Los Angeles
After toiling for years as an All Star on a losing ball club, Shohei Ohtani understands how teamwork makes or breaks even the best players in the world. That’s why Ohtani placed this note over his own name on the National League Championship MVP trophy.
How Does The Colosseum Compare To A Modern Day Super Stadium? | Spark via YouTube
Can a 2,000-year-old ancient wonder compete with a modern-day icon? This documentary pits Rome’s Colosseum against London’s Wembley Stadium in an epic showdown of engineering, design, and history.
Why Some People are Clutch | Admired Leadership
Do you play your best when the best is expected? Here are proven keys from clutch performers to help you prepare for peak performance under pressure when it matters most.
How Average People Will Get Rich With AI | Dan Koe
Assuming you are not rich, or you’re just reading this for fun, here are 4 ways to become wealthy while using AI to earn significant income through your personal brand or side hustle.
A Conversation with a Contemporary Tea Teacher | Musubi Academy via YouTube
Beyond grabbing a Starbucks matcha or steeping a quick bag of Twinings, you may be curious to know how Japanese tea ceremony will help you appreciate and practice greater harmony (和, wa), respect (敬, kei), purity (清, sei), and tranquility (寂, jaku).
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
10 Good Books on My Kindle | November 2025
Händel: Organ Concerto in F Major, op. 5, No. 5 (HWV 293) | Wienand, Barockorchester, and René Jacobs (2022) play Georg Freidrich Händel (1735/36) via YouTube
Dancing in the Moonlight | King Harvest (1973) on Midnight Special via YouTube
Move On Up | Richard Elliot (2009) smooth horn cover of Curtis Mayfield (1970) via YouTube
I coach leaders and teams who do big things.
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