How to Succeed

Winning in Your Job Search and Life Means Going Forward No Matter What Criticism You Think You May Receive

In this article Harrison discusses how fear of criticism prevents people from living up to their full potential. Harrison believes…

Concentrate Your Effort Where You Can Grow Roots

Concentrate Your Effort Where You Can Grow Roots

Advance your career by concentrating your efforts, and seeking work and people with whom you feel you could grow and…

Sympathy, Morale, and the Importance of Being Organized

Sympathy destroys morale, and those who can walk away from sympathy often have better careers and make better use of…

Good Things Only Happen When You Are Moving

Good Things Only Happen When You Are Moving

You must maintain a state of constant motion; when you stop moving and being productive, bad things happen to you.…

Tell the Truth

Ever since I moved to Los Angeles years ago I’ve been hearing about a basketball coach named John Wooden. He’s…

Never Abandon Work You Are Exceptional At

Never Abandon Work You Are Exceptional At

If you are very good at something, you should improve on it (try to stay inspired) and continue doing it.…

The Importance of Being Extraordinary

Several years ago I was giving a speech at a law school that I think is ranked about number 25…

The Power of Resistance in Your Career and Life

The Power of Resistance in Your Career and Life

Develop the art of resisting those things that give you instant gratification. While attractive, these things are usually short-lived and…

Cheap Beer, Overpriced Chocolate, and Being Visible and Approachable

Cheap Beer, Overpriced Chocolate, and Being Visible and Approachable

In this article Harrison explains how your effectiveness in your work will always be dependent upon your ability to get…

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Cool Hand Luke and Being Who You Want to Be

Embrace your individuality, and fight the human instinct for consistency and sameness in your self-image. Appreciate all of your personality’s…