Norton: Enjoying the fruits of our discipline The original title of this column was going to be “Celebrating Discipline.” A few trusted voices suggested that might land a little… intense. Fair point. Discipline can sound like cold showers and whistle blow... See more
Norton: When perception becomes someone’s reality It is always fascinating, and sometimes exhausting, when a debate or spirited discussion reaches the point where opinion, personal experience, or perception quietly crosses an invisible line and becomes so... See more
After the last two columns, I received several thoughtful emails that all circled around the same honest question: “What if I don’t want to be the best of the best? What if I’m actually happy right where I am?” First, let me say this clearly: There is not... See more
Norton: A shout out to volunteers There is something so uniquely special about the people who volunteer their time. Not just the fact that they put in the effort and the work, but in the way they do the work and put in the time. When we see them in their ... See more
Last week, we examined what distinguishes elite athletes, performers, chefs, and world-class competitors from the rest. The debates were fun, such as Jordan vs. LeBron, Brady vs. Montana, Ramsey vs. Flay, but the real takeaway wasn’t who is the best. It w... See more