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G. Brian Benson: Success isn’t about luck—it’s about the habits you build every single day. What’s in your daily routine?

Liz Rubico October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024Meet The Authors

Success Isn’t About Luck—It’s About the Habits You Build Every Single Day. What’s in Your Daily Routine? Let’s be real—success isn’t some magical event or a stroke of luck. Sure, luck might give you a boost every now and then, but it’s not what keeps the ball rolling. What really matters are the habits you build, one day at a time. These small, everyday actions shape your future, whether you realize it or not. So, let me ask—what’s in your daily routine? Are the things you do each day helping you grow? Or are you stuck in patterns that might be holding you back? Think about it: the way you start your morning, handle tasks throughout the day, or wind down at night—it all adds up. Waking up early, planning your goals, working out, journaling, or even just taking a few minutes to be grateful are some habits that successful people swear by. It’s not because those things immediately make you successful, but because they build momentum over time. The cool thing about habits is that they’re like casting votes for the person you want to become. Each time you read a few pages of a book, exercise, or follow through on a goal, you’re saying, “This is who I am.” And, over time, those small wins add up. On the flip side, the same goes for bad habits. If procrastination, mindless scrolling, or disorganization creep into your routine, those little things can pile up, too—and not in a good…

Dan Clouser: The diamond is where talent meets hard work, but only a coach can unlock the full brilliance of both

Liz Rubico October 4, 2024 October 4, 2024Meet The Authors

The diamond is where talent meets hard work, but only a coach can unlock the full brilliance of both. In Dan Clouser’s The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a Coach, the baseball diamond is more than just a field—it’s a place where magic happens. It’s where talent and hard work meet, but without the guidance of a coach, that magic might never be fully realized. You see, a coach isn’t just there to call plays or yell from the sidelines. They’re the ones who help players see the potential within themselves, even when they don’t yet believe in it. Think about it: talent can only take an athlete so far. A gifted player might have all the skills in the world, but if they don’t have someone to guide them, they may never reach their full potential. It’s like a diamond in the rough—valuable, sure, but it needs to be polished to truly shine. That’s where hard work comes in. And that’s where the coach steps in. A coach sees things that others can’t. They see beyond the game, beyond the stats, and beyond the surface-level abilities of their players. They’re able to recognize the untapped potential that might not be obvious to anyone else, including the player themselves. But talent and hard work alone aren’t enough without direction. And that’s why coaches are so essential—they take raw talent, shape it, and guide it toward excellence. In The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a…

Jen Du Plessis: Success is sweeter when it’s unexpected. Tell Me I Can’t, and I’ll show you the impossible made real

Liz Rubico September 21, 2024 September 20, 2024Meet The Authors

Success is sweeter when it’s unexpected. Tell me I can’t, and I’ll show you the impossible made real. There’s something about being told, “you can’t” that just hits different, isn’t there? For some, it’s discouraging—like a weight pulling them down. But for others, it’s the spark that ignites a fire within. In Tell Me I Can’t, Jen Du Plessis talks about this exact feeling, about using that doubt as fuel to make the impossible possible. When someone tells you, “you can’t,” it’s tempting to believe them, especially if the odds seem stacked against you. But that’s where the magic happens. You get to make a choice: do you accept that as truth, or do you take it as a challenge to push harder and prove that anything is possible? For Jen, and for so many of us who’ve been counted out, the choice is simple—we prove them wrong. And here’s the thing—success is never easy. It’s messy. It’s full of long nights, quiet sacrifices, and moments of doubt. But when you achieve it, especially when no one expects you to, there’s no feeling quite like it. Jen captures this perfectly in her book. She talks about how those small, unexpected wins become personal victories. When people don’t see it coming, that success feels even sweeter, like you’ve quietly snuck in and claimed something that was meant for you all along. When people say “you can’t,” they’re not just doubting your ability—they’re trying to put limits on what you can achieve. But…

Kenyon Glover: A man broken by the world, reborn through faith—this is the story of rising stronger, more focused than ever

Liz Rubico September 17, 2024 September 14, 2024Meet The Authors

In The Rebirth & Resurrection of a New Man: Faithful and Focused, Kenyon Glover shares a raw and inspiring story about a man who hit rock bottom but found a way to rebuild himself through faith and determination. This isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about completely transforming into someone stronger and more focused. At his lowest, this man felt like life had stripped everything away from him. He was dealing with loss, failure, and hardships that made it seem like there was no hope. But in the middle of all that pain, he turned to his faith. His connection with God gave him the strength he needed to not just survive, but to start over in a whole new way. This is where the true rebirth begins. Glover shows how faith can be the light that pulls you out of the darkest times. But it’s not just about belief—this man made a choice to get focused and live with more intention. He took control of his life, making every decision with purpose and refusing to let the things that used to distract him knock him off course. With faith, he found his strength. With focus, he stayed on track, no longer letting the past or outside noise hold him back. Glover’s message is simple and relatable: if you want to truly change, you need both faith and focus to make it happen. The Rebirth & Resurrection of a New Man: Faithful and Focused isn’t just a story of one guy…