ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE EPISODE 119

10 Ways to Play Offense in Life (Part 1)

In sports, you can either play not to lose, or play to win. In life, you can either let things happen or make things happen. Play offense, play to win. Don’t think survive, think thrive. Think big. Live life full out.

In this podcast episode, I share ways to be proactive and play to win in life.

Episode 119: 10 Ways to Play Offense in Life (Part 1)
Del Gilbert

Accelerating Excellence Episode 118

7 Life Principles to Live By
I've been thinking about how life works and am fascinated by the 'laws of life'. 

For example, take the life principle Consistency Beats Intensity

Which leads to better results?

  • Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day or intensely for several hours on a Saturday.

  • Practicing piano 20 minutes a day or an hour every Sunday.

  • Reviewing your study notes a little each day or ignoring your notes and then cramming for the test the night before.

In this month's podcast episode, I share 7 Life Principles to Live By

Episode 118: 7 Life Principles to Live By
Del Gilbert

Accelerating Excellence Episode 117

The Importance of Personal Replenishment

Just like the battery on a smartphone, all day long you are expending energy. At the end of the day, your energy is near depletion. And just like the battery on a smartphone, you need to take time to recharge, refuel, and replenish.

High performers know the importance of energy management.

You want to be in a position to encourage, inspire, and energize others. You can't give away something you don't have. And if you aren't enjoying life, others won't enjoy you!

In this podcast episode, I share 5 areas of personal replenishment that will help you be your best every day. 

Episode 117: The Importance of Personal Replenishment
Del Gilbert

Accelerating Excellence Episode 116

5 Ways to Increase Your Likeability

Here's a powerful combination: be very good at what you do and be easy to work with.

There is a saying in Human Resources circles; People are hired for their technical competence and fired for their interpersonal incompetence.

We want to do business with others we know and like. In this episode, I share 5 Ways To Increase Your Likeability. When you do, you'll experience more professional and personal success.

Episode 116: 5 Ways to Increase Your Likeability
Del Gilbert

Accelerating Excellence Episode 115

7 Life Lessons Learned From Building a Business
The ride from being laid off to building a successful business has been filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. And I wouldn't trade it for anything. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

I've grown as a person and have learned many life principles along the way. In this episode, I share with you 7 life lessons I have learned while building my business. You can apply these lessons to any area of your personal and professional life.

Episode 115: 7 Life Lessons Learned From Building a Business
Del Gilbert

Accelerating Excellence Episode 114

The Powerful Combination of Hard and Soft Skills

If you develop mastery in your field of expertise and combine that knowledge with great relational skills, you'll be the whole package.

In this episode, I share with you three ways to develop mastery in your profession and three ways to increase your relational intelligence.

I am confident you will find this episode practical and inspiring.

Episode #114 The Powerful Combination of Hard and Soft Skills
Del Gilbert