Category Archives: Excuses

(#195) Nurturing an Internal Locus of Control

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

A person’s interpretation of an event can have a powerful impact on future motivation. One of the most powerful strategies for success focuses on the concept of locus of control.  Where is the focus of power in your life?  Do … Continue reading →

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(#194) Honor the Past. Celebrate the Present. Embrace the Future.

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” (Soren Kierkegaard) In 2009 I was at Lynn University to facilitate a series of presentations for faculty and students. During one segment of a studio interview I reflected … Continue reading →

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(#126) Have You Looked at Your BUT Lately?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

The first step is to recognize (be aware of) which BUT is taking control. Then make the decision to kiss your BUT goodbye! I have written on this blog before about excuses and how they can derail our plans and … Continue reading →

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(#107) If You Don’t Want a Target on Your BUTT, Put a Target on Your BUT!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#107 Excuses can rob us of our dreams and put us on a fast path to irrelevancy. Anytime I receive an invitation to speak I go through a mental checklist about the engagement.  Before I accept I want to make … Continue reading →

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#28 Ustabees, Liketodos, and Willtodos

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

In Commitment and Positive Attitudes, Paul Sims warns, Beware of the “ustabees.”  They swarm out of stale, inflexible attitudes that argue for doing things the way it used to be! Protect yourself by focusing on  what is NOW. Sometimes a touch … Continue reading →

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#16 How Big Is Your BUT?

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

To be successful eliminate the word but from your vocabulary. That small three letter word serves as a huge eraser for everything that comes before it in the sentence. Continue reading →

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