By Rusty Potter There is a way of thinking that quietly limits progress and potential – the “ good enough” way of thinking. It sounds harmless, even reasonable at times. But over time, it becomes a ceiling that keeps us…
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Let your brain do the heavy lifting
By Rusty Potter There will come a day when your back will get tired. For many of us, life started with hard work. We used our backs, our hands, and our muscles to make a living. We lifted, pulled, pushed,…
Go where you are celebrated
By Rusty Potter A bottle of water costs about one dollar at the store. The same bottle costs two dollars at the gym. At the airport, that same bottle may cost four dollars. And if you buy that same bottle…
Not a setback – a setup
By Rusty Potter Every closed door is not a setback; it’s a setup for you to move in a better direction.If we are honest, most of us don’t like hearing “no”. We don’t like being overlooked, turned down, or told…
“A short pencil is better than a sharp mind”
By Rusty Potter There’s an old saying that still holds a powerful truth for students today: “A short pencil is better than a sharp mind.” At first, it sounds strange. Isn’t having a sharp mind the goal? Of course it…
When the heat is turned up
By Rusty Potter Boiling water will harden an egg, but the same boiling water will soften a potato. Same heat. Same pressure. Different results. Life works the same way. We all face seasons when the temperature rises – financial pressure,…
Keep showing up
By Rusty Potter Be consistent. I am not the rabbit. I am the turtle. I show up every day. This is how I win.In a world that celebrates speed, flash, and overnight success, consistency often doesn’t receive the spotlight it…