How many books do you read per year? As some of you know, I recommend a book on my social media every Wednesday (make sure to follow @CoachJimJohnson). In the #CJJblog this week, I give you my last 12 book recommendations and my thoughts on each. Enjoy. 1) True Competitor by: Jimmy Page and Dan […]
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Are you consistently giving first? How often do you give first before expecting anything in return? Every single day? As John Wooden once said, “You can’t live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” In the #CJJblog this week, I give you some tips to
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Are you in the top 5% of your field? Being at the top of your field is difficult to obtain, but the journey is worth it. Is your goal to be middle of the pack or cream of the crop? Depending on your line of work, the path may be slightly different, but the core
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Are you an avid reader? As most of you are aware, I love to read… A lot. In fact, I read (roughly) one book per week. Throughout the year, I will highlight my favorites and give some insights as to why I enjoyed it so much. In the #CJJblog this week, I give you my
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Do you thrive under pressure? How do you deal with pressure? Are you someone who thrives? Or do you crumble when the lights get the brightest? After winning a tennis tournament at my local tennis club last week, it got me thinking about pressure. I had no business winning the championship match (seriously, the oddsmakers
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How often do you finish a book? Many of you know I love (LOVE) to read. In fact, my goal is to read one book each week. I post a book recommendation on my social media pages every Wednesday, so be sure to check those out. This week on the #CJJblog I give you my
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Are you prepared for crunch time? With the NCAA Tournament in full swing, I started thinking about the unique challenges that come with winning a close game. Crunch time can either make or break you and your team. Will you perform or crumble? In the #CJJblog this week, I give you some tips on how
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Do you have any ongoing daily streaks in your life? Consistency is something we all strive for, but can be tough to achieve. I was recently on my weekly call with my accountability partner and he was telling me about his streak of doing 100 push-ups per day, which he has been successfully doing for
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How do you know when someone is great? As a leader, professional speaker, and former high school basketball coach, I study greatness quite a bit. What makes someone truly great? The top of your field is not an overnight thing. It takes time and you must work hard to be better than everyone else. This
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What are you known for? As a leader, you must be very conscious of your brand. A leadership brand is how you make the people you work with feel. Are you someone who makes people feel great? Do they feel intimidated? How are you influencing those around you? In the #CJJblog this week, I take
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