JAMES McPARTLAND'S BLOG

Access Point <Willingness To Want To> "We are only limited by the questions we ask, the knowledge we embrace, and our willingness to keep an open mind and heart." - James K. McPartland We have the freedom to place our awareness on anything we choose and this, in and of itself, is an enormous source of power and potential. Wherever we put our attention and focus our thoughts, becomes our reality. Our external environment is the material representation of how we have been think

Access Point <It's Only A Game> "There are no obstacles, there are merely conditions of the game. Remember - it's just a game." - James K. McPartland From the analogy of sports, individuals and teams simply respond to the conditions of the game. If there is rain, wind, extreme temperatures, a wet field, an unsupportive crowd, injuries, or even questionable officials, these are merely conditions of the game. And, as such, a recognition arises that all of these are out of one's

Access Point <Obstacles? What Obstacles?> "In the great game of life there are no obstacles, only conditions of the game. Obstacles are often immovable, conditions consistently change. Play to win under the conditions, versus playing not to lose against the obstacles." - James K. McPartland We will always face challenges, no matter what we pursue. It is a natural part of life. What matters most is what we see, hear, and act upon when the opposition rears its ugly head. How we

Access Point <Do You Understand Me?> "Deep down, we all want to be understood." - James K. McPartland Each of us want to know that we are loved, that we measure up, and that we are making a difference. We have a "gift"'we want to give, a purpose we want to fulfill, and a fear that we may miss our opportunity. If I identify with you, am clear about who you really are, and make it safe for you to work through your journey, then I understand you. In turn you can understand me, a

Access Point <Look At The Response> "Life is not happening to you - life is responding to you." - James K. McPartland In life, we get what we focus on and what we put our energy into. How we interpret our world, and how life occurs to us, drives our actions and our results. We frequently look for evidence to support our beliefs, and most often this happens through the lens of our disempowering beliefs. Beyond focusing on what we want, there is enormous power in focusing on w

As mentioned on the inaugural edition of "Access Points", I am writing a personal book of quotes. Many of you were kind enough to send me your thoughts, and I am inspired by your support and heartfelt encouragement. As a result, you can now expect to receive "Access Points" weekly, and an "Access Performance" newsletter monthly. The weekly format is designed to be a brief dose of thought-provoking inspiration, the monthly edition is published as a story of an individual who

No matter if my work is with a CEO, a professional athlete, or an aspiring young professional, high performers come to know that managing their thoughts is the vital first step in the pursuit of their dreams. What we focus on expands and where our thoughts go - our energy flows. Each morning, high performers are deliberate in how they establish priorities, visualize where they want their actions to lead them, delete negative thoughts, and prepare for victories. Further, they

“Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.” – Les Brown, Speaker & Author In life, and in work, clarity is power, focus is vital and execution is always the end goal. When I work with CEO’s and leadership teams, I often come across what I call fuzzy plans. For all of us who ardently want something for our life, our business, or for our family, de

“Argue for your limitation, and sure enough, they’re yours.” - Richard Bach, Author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull If you listen carefully to the words a person uses, you can learn a lot about what is possible in his or her life, and what their “rules” are for playing the great game of life. Everything begins, one way or another, with language. When we, with great frequency, describe and define all that is wrong, we unintentionally reinforce and get more of that which is “wro