Welcome to Da Coach's Corner for May 2023

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"Lies Have Consequences" Most people know this -- apparently Fox News didn't. It agreed to pay a huge defamation settlement of $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems because their on-air personalities shared false commentary about the 2020 election result. The following week their top-rated personality Tucker Carlson got axed. Coincidence? Unlikely. Will this change Fox News on-air reporting? Stay tuned.

Help On The Way Last month our top military brass agreed to train Ukrainian troops on how to operate our tanks. These Abrams tanks will help them repel the ongoing Russian invasion into Ukraine. You can donate to the Ukrainian people here. ❤️ Or, you can buy a Ukraine candle -- all proceeds go to a not-for-profit there. 🇺🇦

Wrigley Field Is Getting "Kinder," Kinda ... It's always been tough to watch the Cubs lose a home game. But now they are going to help us mellow out after a loss by offering CBD-Infused MYND Drinks at Wrigley. While these beverages have no THC in them (the active ingredient in marijuana), can that be far behind?

Book Recommendations I go through at least 50 non-fiction books a year (including audio books) to find ideas to help my clients grow their business. Below are the ones I read this past month. (Note: To comply with FTC regulations, as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission if you order any of the books below.)

The Unsold Mindset: Refining What It Means to Sell Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown offer a refreshing new take on the world's most important profession: Sales. They're big on Authenticity: Giving yourself permission to be who you are rather than who you think you need to be, or what others want you to be as a sales person.

The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America I am surprised that I had never heard of Anna Rosenberg until now. Despite having 3 strikes against her (immigrant, female, Jewish), Anna accomplished amazing things for our country during the Great Depression, World War II and beyond. Besides being the first female Assistant Secretary of Defense, her advice was esteemed by FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, LBJ and other political & military heavyweights.

STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World If you know any "talkaholic" people, get them a copy of this. It will help them understand how irritating their incessant chatter is and offers ways to overcome it.

AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life Author Dacher Keltner shares his eight dimensions of awe: Moral beauty, collective effervescence, nature, music, visual design, spirituality/religion, life & death and epiphany to help you feel more amazement and enchantment in your life.

Financial Advisors I coach Financial Advisors around the country to help them grow their clientele. I always want to meet FA's, branch managers and/or fund wholesalers anywhere in the US. Your introductions are greatly appreciated. 

Audio Recommendation Want great ideas from Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins and other personal development superstars? You can always go to Nightingale.com for hundreds of hours of motivational/inspirational/educational audios to help you stay on track with success.

Contribution  There are lots of ways you can "Pay It Forward" for good karma. If you want to contribute to a military veteran's transition to a civilian job like I do, sign on as an advisor with ACP AdvisorNet.org. Also, the American Red Cross will always welcome you to donate blood.

Healing Thoughts If you would be so kind, please take a moment to send healing energy as I do daily to individuals you know who have serious health challenges or are dealing with difficult circumstances. Every positive thought helps, thanks.