Why Critics Are Terrified Dreamers

I do believe that rest and recovery and regeneration are deeply essential. I’ve written a lot about this “cycling” in my book The Everyday Hero Manifesto if you’d like to go deeper. Yet, to lead a soaring life one must also be productive. Getting big and meaningful projects done ... Show More

Science confirms that curiosity keeps the brain young, the heart open, and the spirit vibrant. The moment we stop learning, we begin to fade. Read widely, keep notebooks, travel often, challenge your basic beliefs and ask questions like a child again. The greatest leaders I know ... Show More

Monumental leaders not only work to improve their Mindsets, they do the emotional healing required to purify their Heartsets so that the darker emotions of anger, shame, disappointment, regret, sadness and guilt leave them—allowing for maximum creativity, productivity, prosperity ... Show More

Helen Lee Bouygues, founder of the Reboot Foundation, believes that a lack of critical thinking is responsible for many business failures. She says organizational leaders often rely too heavily on expertise and then jump to conclusions. Instead, leaders should deliberately approa ... Show More

 Many people limit their potential to prevent criticism from others and to avoid offending those who have given up on their dream. The visionary must chase their destiny despite what their fellow neighbor thinks, says or does to discourage them.  Miguel discusses the importance o ... Show More

<p>"The beautiful thing about setbacks is they introduce us to our strengths" - Robin Sharma</p> 

Defy the critics. Defy the doubters. Defy the haters. 

When an organization is battered by critics, how does it usually respond? “Deny and push back, put out some sort of lame statement,” says Bob Langert, “and no progress is made at all.” But based on 25 years leading sustainability and corporate responsibility at McDonald’s, Bob pr ... Show More

In today's episode, Andy talks about how criticism paralyzes people from reaching their full potential, the importance of taking advice from the individuals who have achieved what you're trying to achieve, and how to use negative criticism to fuel yourself to a higher potential. 

Roberto Unger is an American-based thinker who is highly critical of the current ideas from left-of-centre politicians and thinkers about how to restore advanced economies to healthy growth. His devastating attack last summer on what he saw as the shortcomings of President Obama' ... Show More