Salute the Truth!
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Walt Disney once said, “You might not realize it when it happens and I would not recommend it, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”  Well, that may not be the most inspirational thing I have written. After all, doesn’t everyone want to hear about positive, sensational comeback stories? Sure, we do. Unfortunately, there are no comebacks without at least one and, more often, many setbacks that help you discover your unique road to becoming who you want to be.  Did you know that setbacks can accelerate your success? Those failures help you disc ..read more
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Hug Change
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Change is Good … You Go First was the pithy title of a book several years ago. As creative as the title is, the candor that it infers is even more true. Who wants to change? Without a crisis, why change? If we must change, you lead the charge.  I believe we should hug change when it comes our way. Change is usually resisted because we are confined to our own perspective, personal experiences, and data points. For instance, if you were raised in a military family, your perception of normal is based on the experiences you had growing up. If you were raised in a small rural town, your ..read more
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Small Things Matter
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Being great in small things is among the best traits of the most remarkable people. You, too, can stand out from everyone else by doing just a little more than people expect. Phil is a friend and one of the most amazing people I have ever known.  I consider him the gold standard of being great in small things. I have thought a lot about what makes Phil so exceptional. My conclusion is that he is extraordinary because he is naturally friendly, well trained, and an avid reader. But he has a greater talent. I think Phil’s main quality is that he loves his work, and it shows. He once told me ..read more
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Optimism is a Choice!
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Here are two quick actions you can take to become more optimistic. First, talk to yourself in the same manner and with the same words you would use to encourage your best friend. If you are like most, you’re far more careful and considerate with what you say to others than with what you say to yourself. Typically, a large percentage of self-talk is negative: I can’t, I won’t, I wish, I’m not good enough,etc. Your best friend would never talk to you like that, and you would never talk to anyone else using the harmful words that you tell yourself.  When you get discouraged ..read more
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Recharge Your Spirit in 2023!
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
“I am worn out.” Have you said that a few times during the past few years? You may be drained from uninvited chaos in a relationship. Your job may have delivered a stunning surprise. You may be worn out from politics, news, family challenges, boss conflict, or just living in the uncertainty of life. Your step lost its spring, your emotions are fried, or your heart is broken. Your spirit has been quenched. Fatigue is winning. Vince Lombardi famously said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” No one wakes up wanting to be a coward, but fatigue can propel us into a downward spin cycle that is ..read more
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Wisdom from a Mentor
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Here are seven samples of the mentor’s advice in Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky… How to Become the Person You Want to Be: “The challenges you face are not there to destroy you; they are there to redirect you to the path that’s right for you.”  “Regardless of what is going on, something can be done, and the next move is yours.”  “Everyone is one blood test, stress test, x-ray, or serious accident away from a life-changing moment. There’s no good reason to put off becoming the person you want to be.”  “When you don’t know the facts, the tendency is to imagine th ..read more
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Become more optimistic!
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Here are two quick actions you can take to become more optimistic. First, talk to yourself in the same manner and with the same words you would use to encourage your best friend. If you are like most, you’re far more careful and considerate with what you say to others than with what you say to yourself. Typically, a large percentage of self-talk is negative: I can’t, I won’t, I wish, I’m not good enough,etc. Your best friend would never talk to you like that, and you would never talk to anyone else using the harmful words that you tell yourself.  When you get discouraged ..read more
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Wisdom from the Nineteenth Hole
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Golf is harsh. You can’t quit and go home if you are having a rough day.  A day of golf typically ends at the nineteenth hole. It is the setting of a plethora of whining, mumbling, and groaning. Regardless of who wins, there is little room for bragging because those who lost dominate the conversation.  It is weird, but after the round, the worse someone played, the more they want to talk about it. Here is an excerpt from Fairways, Greens, Lost Balls, & Bad Lies about wisdom from the Nineteenth Hole:  On the terrace outside you can attend a handicap management ses ..read more
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Wisdom from the Nineteenth Hole
David Cottrell's Blog
by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Golf is harsh. You can’t quit and go home if you are having a rough day.  A day of golf typically ends at the nineteenth hole. It is the setting of a plethora of whining, mumbling, and groaning. Regardless of who wins, there is little room for bragging because those who lost dominate the conversation.  It is weird, but after the round, the worse someone played, the more they want to talk about it. Here is an excerpt from Fairways, Greens, Lost Balls, & Bad Lies about wisdom from the Nineteenth Hole:  On the terrace outside you can attend a handicap management ses ..read more
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New Golf Clubs!
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by David Cottrell Blog
1y ago
Everyone enjoys buying new golf clubs. The shiny new look and tacky feel of the latest and greatest is the game-changing answer to your game. New clubs give you the right to throw away the bad memories of how your old clubs disappointed you. But sometimes new clubs are not the answer. Here is an excerpt from Fairways, Greens, Lost Balls, & Bad Lies about buying new golf clubs:  Strange things happen when you are considering new golf clubs.  When you hit a demo club or any club that is not yours, every shot is solid, pure beauty. You are thrilled, certain you have disc ..read more
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