5 Simple Ways To Make a Powerful First Impression

5 Simple Ways To Make a Powerful First Impression

On Sunday the New York Yankees will retire Derek Jeter’s number. When I heard the news, I began reminiscing about July 9, 2011, when I had the opportunity to meet the Yankee legend.

It was only hours before Jeter smashed his 3,000th career hit at Yankee Stadium. I was on the field that day because of my father, Adrian Dessi. At the time, Dad was living with ALS–Lou Gehrig’s disease–and was about to throw out the first pitch for the game.

How the Most Self-Disciplined People Create Remarkable Results

How the Most Self-Disciplined People Create Remarkable Results

You’re disciplined. I get it. You focus on keeping yourself motivated. You stay healthy. You even seek new ways to be successful in your career.

Self-discipline is a cornerstone of your life. Mine too. Also like you, I want to get better at it. So recently I decided to consult the most disciplined person I know:

Jason Van Camp is the founder and chairman of Mission 6 Zero. The company specializes in performance enhancement. Jason is also a West Point graduate, a Green Beret, and a great human being.

I recently connected with Jason to learn secrets to self-discipline. He shared seven daily habits that keep this Green Beret sharp, in tune, and over-performing on a consistent basis.

13 Things Really Successful People Do (Every Day)

13 Things Really Successful People Do (Every Day)

I’ve spent the past two years speaking to the most insanely successful people I know. I didn’t just speak to them. I grilled them about their habits. I asked them about what has made them so successful. I turned those interviews into a book.

Here are thirteen things I learned by writing my book that insanely successful people do every single day.

Jeff Pearlman

Jeff Pearlman

Chris Dessi: How do you define success?
Jeff Pearlman: It’s a funny question. Back when I was coming up, first at the University of Delaware, then at The Tennessean in Nashville, my answer would have been something like, “Making it to Sports Illustrated” or “having an SI cover story.”