Failure

The Siren Song of Self-Help Books

August 19, 2011

Here’s a topic that I actually address in my own self-help book “Half a Glass: The Realist’s Guide”  (not my choice, the publisher categorized it as self-help, I always thought and still do, that it’s a great management book!) as well as my “Getting a Grip on Negativity” keynote. I strongly believe this and I [...]

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“Positive” Thinking = Setup for Failure

August 10, 2011

Being the go to guy on negative thinking for many of my friends and colleagues, I often get sent articles from various sources on negativity. Some are from acquaintences who don’t know me very well yet feel compelled to send articles on how I’m wrong. Others are from other speakers or friends sending articles that [...]

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Even Oprah Knows Her Limitations

April 25, 2011
http://youtu.be/Gg2-AtKvQeQ

In case you missed it (and if the ratings are any indication, you have) ABC is cancelling two longtime daytime soaps “All My Children” and “One Life to Live”. This sent many viewers into a tizzy. In fact, the soap opera viewers decided to go to the Queen of Daytime, Oprah Winfrey, to see if [...]

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Reality Check with Craig Price – Episode 4 – Robert Bradford – Strategy

March 22, 2011

Robert Bradford with Center for Simplified Strategic Planning joins Craig this week and in this battle of wits, Craig is severely outgunned. The two talk failure, the inherent risks of strategy, the multi-talented, all-purpose “widget” and a bit more into pricing than Craig is comfortable with. It’s Ivy League meets Out-of-his League on this latest podcast. Tweet

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Self-esteem: Teens feel great about themselves — but are they headed for a fall? – chicagotribune.com

July 6, 2010

Self-esteem: Teens feel great about themselves — but are they headed for a fall? – chicagotribune.com. This interesting article covers two topics I speak on in one tidy post. The fact that constructive, necessary Negative Thinking isn’t being taught to the younger generations.  This excerpt about how the reality of what “truths” we tell our [...]

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Stephen Colbert – Fallback Position – Astronaut Pt.2

June 24, 2010

Here is part 2 of Stepen Colbert’s recent visit to Houston’s Johnson Space Center to train…just in case. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Fallback Position – Astronaut Pt. 2 www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Fox News Tweet

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Stephen Colbert – Fallback Position – Astronaut Pt.1

June 23, 2010

As seen here in the past, even wildly popular TV show host Stephen Colbert can see the necessity of planning for the worst and never assuming a sweet gig like his will always be there. Recently (unbeknownst to me!) Stephen came down to Houston’s Johnson Space Center to train…just in case. The Colbert Report Mon [...]

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REPOST: Famous Failure-Jaws

June 16, 2010
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0zkYRD51I34]

Since the Biography Channel is showing “Jaws: The Inside Story” I thought I would repost one of my favorite examples of working with what you got and sometime creating things better than you thought due to bad circumstances. Steven Spielberg has always been a director I have admired. His ability to craft a film has [...]

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REPOST: Columbus Day

October 12, 2009

Originally posted October 8th, 2007. This post should have been Friday’s. But with my schedule, I usually have no idea what holiday it is until I find out something I need is closed. As far as Americans are concerned, let’s talk about the most important failure of all: Christopher Columbus! Today is a day to [...]

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There’s Some Negative Thinking in My Book!

September 25, 2009

Sorry gang, the book in the title of this post is not mine. Negative thinking is everywhere. I try to show others how it can be used for positive results. Normally, other speakers I have met, especially ones who deal with trying to maintain a positive attitude, don’t like my topic at all. They won’t [...]

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