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The Psychology of Winning

January 15, 2021 by Tony Francisco Leave a Comment

In 1979, Dr. Denis Waitley published what would become the all-time best selling audio program on self-mastery, The Psychology of Winning. The term winning can actually be replaced with success as one that more appropriately describes its content.

I believe he chose the term winning as an antidote to the losers he saw in society. The 10 qualities he describes are more in alignment with what it takes to be successful, a total winner, and not just a psychological method for performance. [Read more…]

Books of OCT/NOV/DEC 2020

January 1, 2021 by Tony Francisco Leave a Comment

There is an illusion of choice in today’s society.

We think we have many choices, but the variety of options only leaves us less fulfilled. We think we can be high-performers and have robust social lives. We want to be rich and travel. We aim for the rewards but rarely do we strip away the choices that will lead us to the pinnacle.

If you want to be uncommon, you must settle for less. Less choices and options. More of the same mundane things that ultimately lead to greatness.

We call it character and it comes from discipline. [Read more…]

The Most Important Law of Success

December 15, 2020 by Tony Francisco Leave a Comment

Legendary self-help author Napoleon Hill is known for his book Think and Grow Rich.

However, he did other things as his influence grew and in 1952 he did a series of radio lectures for the small town of Paris, Missouri.

These lectures were made available through the publication Success Habits and consists of seven principles that he felt would matter most to the town’s inhabitants. [Read more…]

Insights from 30 Years of Low Carbohydrate Clinical Practice

November 13, 2020 by Tony Francisco Leave a Comment

The following post is based off a chapter titled, Thirty Years of Clinical Practice with Dr. Robert Atkins: Knowledge Gained by Jacqueline Eberstein, R.N., from the book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living by Drs. Volek and Phinney.

Jacqueline Eberstein was a nurse that worked closely with Dr. Robert Atkins for 30 years, the main standard bearer for modern day carbohydrate restriction. [Read more…]

The Reforging of a Leader

October 3, 2020 by Tony Francisco Leave a Comment

There is always value in reading the story of a Navy SEAL.

Whether it is Jocko’s rendition of Extreme Ownership or Mark Divine’s backstory of his transition from corporate America to Navy SEAL Commander.

And let’s not forget about David Goggins’ 106 lb. weight loss journey prior to taking on the infamous hell week three times in a single year. [Read more…]