Posts Tagged ‘Inner Fire’

Use Fear — Good Fear that is — as Motivation!

Written by Don Yaeger on August 5, 2014. Posted in Chasing Greatness Blog

Have you ever used fear as motivation?

This may seem adverse to some people but, if channeled correctly, good fear can be a powerful stimulus in creating change. The Great ones in the sports and business worlds all know how to use their emotions to their advantage, and I cannot think of a better example of this principle than Tony La Russa. Throughout his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he has used good fear to achieve incredible success.

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Fighting is Winning

Written by Don Yaeger on July 29, 2014. Posted in Chasing Greatness Blog

Have you watched someone give a highly emotional presentation and wondered how in the world they held it together?

Recently, I had one of those moments as I witnessed ESPN commentator and journalist Stuart Scott give a deeply personal speech—and I still cannot figure out how he managed to maintain his composure as he spoke of the struggles he has faced.

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