Just got back from a four-day event in Baltimore and I learned some great

stuff! Remember, even a coach and mentor needs coaching and mentoring – and

I want to share some of the highlights with you. We heard from some

impressive speakers who have created some great business concepts. In

addition, the keynote address was given by well-known sports figure, Cal

Ripken, Jr.

Virtually everyone has heard of Cal Ripken, Jr., even people who are not big

sports fans. He’s one of the most revered players in baseball. He played

2,632 games in a row and was a Baltimore Oriole for more than 21 years before

retiring. He never missed a game, was never traded from the Baltimore Orioles

and contributed enormously to the success of the team. Here’s what he had

to say about his career longevity, and I’m sure you can see how these

things translate into business success as well. He talked about his Eight

Winning Traits for Breaking Records.

1. Always be ready to play full out. Have a winning attitude and develop a

personal mission statement that increases your ability to play the game, or

in this case, grow your business.

2. Have a fire to win. Your will to succeed will overcome virtually any

obstacle that comes your way.

3. Be passionate about what you do. Your passion will make it unthinkable to

do anything but win.

4. Rise to the occasion. Enjoy the competitiveness of the game and business.

5. Always adjust and readjust so your performance every day is the best you

can do. It’s consistency that wins the game.

6. Have a thick skin. Be stubborn and ignore the dream stealers – stick to

your plan right through to its successful conclusion.

7. Maintain your physical and emotional strength. You must be able to

maintain focus and you can do that through physical exercise, as well as the

mental challenges of business.

8. Manage your personal and business lives. Make sure you’re the one

exerting control of your life. When you plan your schedule, you’ll find

you’ll be able to accomplish a lot more each and every day.

Cal Ripken, Jr. very humbly said he felt like he was a simple, ordinary

person who loved baseball. That love of the game carried him through any

trial, and made him a strong team player.

Do you love what you do? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to reframe on

the next blog so you do love what you do. Let me know what you’re thinking

as I love to read your comments.