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" Speaking can be a lot like exercise: The more time you spend getting ready, the more you mentally build the task into something larger than it actually is. "

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" Disruption starts with committing to excellence and taking a stand for your customer. "

" You can manage your energy - just slow down and be. "

" I'm a big fan of intention. That's because I have learned first-hand the power of setting my intention on my goal and making all decisions based off of that intention. "

" Coming from losing my dream of playing professional football, not having a college degree at the time and looking to jump into the business world at a young age was pretty daunting for me. "

" Instead of telling a story about how great your brand is, try telling a story that shows you completely understand and empathize with your customer and their life. "

" Online leadership is about leveraging digital platforms such as blogs, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other networks to build a loyal following of people who want to learn more about and benefit from your experiences and expertise. "

" The world is awaiting your gift - all you have to do is show up with the right intention! "

" When you are seen as someone who actively communicates with new connections, it can make other online users want to connect with you. "

" Poor leaders motivate those following them with false promises of promotions, success, and a great tomorrow but rarely deliver on those promises. Leaders who do this can be manipulative and often hold the goals and aspirations of their followers hostage in order to get them to comply. "

" Goal setting should be part of your daily and weekly routines and should not be based on a calendar year or month. "

" It took a lot of time and constant feedback to realize what wasn't working in my life, and it will be an ongoing journey until the day I die. "

" One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action. "

" Giving customers and prospects a glimpse into the entrepreneur's life and mindset can allow them to cultivate a deeper relationship with customers separately from the brand. "

" If you don't have the confidence to own the worth of your brand and share it unapologetically, you won't make a massive impact. "

" Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better. "

" What's your routine after attending a networking event or meal? If your answer is, 'I go home,' you're probably going to miss out on opportunities. "

" In my perfect day, I wake up next to the woman of my dreams, and she's crying tears of joy because she's so excited about the life we have together. I'm preparing to compete in the 2016 Olympics with U.S.A. Team Handball, so I head to an intense training session with my coach to increase my physical strength and athleticism. "

" I was a pain most of my childhood, always mad at the things I didn't have. Things shifted drastically in my 20s when I started putting an emphasis on gratitude. Focus on the good you do have, not the things you lack. "

" Every great leader knows that his or her role comes with responsibility for those who follow him or her, and in ensuring they provide value in return for their loyalty. "

" Meditating is easier than most people think. Start by focusing and following your breath. The goal is not to eliminate thoughts entirely but to continually return to your breath. Taking this time to relax your mind can help sharpen your focus in other aspects of your work and allow you to work for longer periods of time. "

" There have been many times when I was working out intensely and in the best shape of my life, and then, for whatever reason, I got off track. Before I knew it, 3 or 4 months would go by, and all of a sudden, I'd find myself exhausted halfway up a flight of stairs! "

" The key in telling stories that people relate to is, not surprisingly, vulnerability and authenticity. That means that letting people know the struggle behind your brand - the failures and mistakes - and how you got through them is really important. "

" It's almost always easier to sell to an existing customer base than to find a new one. "

" Having even just one relationship with an online influencer can have a significant impact on your business. "

" The key to forming good habits is to make them part of your 'rituals.' I have a morning ritual, afternoon ritual, and Sunday ritual. It's one way to bundle good habits into regular times that you set aside to prepare yourself for the life you want. Rituals help you form habits. "

" People can see themselves in a story much easier than they can see themselves in a hypothetical situation that a brand might present to them. So telling stories to build a relationship with your audience is usually far more effective than other methods of marketing or publicity. "

" Sleep might be the most important aspect of building a great business, and having a high-performing body. "

" There's no way to become great overnight, but in the marathon of success, it takes a lot of intention to see you through each day of the journey. "

" I was in my 20s when I started writing my goals down, assigning each a date that I would achieve them by. I was amazed when I started reaching these goals by the date I had listed on them. It was a daily visualization exercise, and it almost always works. "

" Besides having an audience, the most important currency for any leader is his or her reputation. And having a reputation for over-delivering on what's expected of you should give your visitors, subscribers and customers more reason to spend their money with you and refer their friends. "