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...
by Bobby Thoman | Jun 17, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
Most people would rather you lie to their face than give them constructive criticism. I’m not wired that way. If you ask me what I think, you’d better be ready for an honest answer. Shane Parrish shared something along these same lines in his weekly blog: “Aim...
by Bobby Thoman | Jun 10, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
I became an avid reader when I was young, thanks to my mom for giving me my first Louis L’Amour book. I was instantly hooked and read everything he wrote, some more than once. Although fiction, many of his accounts were historically accurate. This also fostered a love...
