by Bobby Thoman | Jul 23, 2026 | PCC® Update
I love the summer because school is out and kids have a chance to be kids again. I feel more “learning” happens when kids aren’t in school. I think the same is true for adults. Many of the things that we are good at, we didn’t go to school for. Shane Parrish shares my...
by Bobby Thoman | Jul 15, 2026 | PCC® Update
Last week, I talked about doing the things that make you come alive. To “come alive” means to follow your dreams, to make your dreams into goals, and to work towards achieving those goals. I also said stop settling for what’s available and start chasing what you want....
by Bobby Thoman | Jul 8, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
Some people drag themselves through life. They are stuck in the same routine, day-in and day-out. They live for some future point in time when things will change, like retirement. We start these habits young, always looking forward to when we are older. First, it’s 16...
by Bobby Thoman | Jul 1, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
Self-pity is one of the most debilitating emotions we can succumb to. Shane Parrish shared his views on self-pity in his weekly blog: “Self-pity feels like medicine and works like poison.” Self-pity is often a reaction to suffering or misfortune. It is characterized...
by Bobby Thoman | Jun 24, 2026 | PCC® Update
A big part of success is positive self-talk. This is one of the most difficult things to coach. Having a positive attitude is 90% of the battle. Shane Parrish agrees and his blog this week makes a good point: “Your inner monologue determines your outer actions. The...
