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One Minute Coach: Playing Offense vs Playing Defense in Life

By Patrick Donohue | October 24, 2018

There are two ways you can approach life. You can play Offense or Defense. Most people play Defense, but the truly successful have learned to play Offense.

Keywords: career, defense, goals, mindset, offense, sports, success | 1 comments

Launch Time: I Feel Trapped

By Patrick Donohue | October 16, 2018

Have you ever just shouted, "I feel trapped!!! There is no way out!" I bet most of us have uttered these words in moments of desperation. On one hand it feels good to vent, but reinforcing the stuckness is dangerous.

Keywords: career, executive coaching, leadership, mindset, relationships, success, time management, victim

Launch Time: When You Hit a Bump Part I: Denial

By Patrick Donohue | March 27, 2016
The path to success is rarely a rocket ship straight up. It normally involves ups and downs along the way. The ups and downs are what we call bumps. How we consistently respond to bumps will determine our long-term success.

Keywords: career, coach young men, grit, inspiration., motivation, persistence, relationships, success | 2 comments

Launch Time: Blasting Past Limiting Beliefs

By Patrick Donohue | February 10, 2016
Limiting beliefs act as a "low bridge" for our lives and cut us off from opportunities even before we have had a chance to explore them.