Jim Stovall

If you are ever looking for an indicator of how much success, notoriety, or influence you have, simply look at how many critics you've got.  I believe in free speech and the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but there are a lot of self-professed experts masquerading as critics who feel that all of us are entitled to their opinion.   When I write a book, make a movie, give a speech, or send out one of these weekly columns, I realize that everyone is entitled

During the Thanksgiving season, we invariably engage in the annual traditions involving food, family, friends, fun, and football. ...

There is not one simple overriding key to success. Instead, there are a number of keys that make success possible. However, one of the...

I believe that Napoleon Hill remains one of the most influential thought leaders of all time. Among his most impactful statements is,...

Few things are more helpful in our quest for excellence than constructive feedback, and few things are more harmful than destructive...

Anyone who has ever taken a long road trip or even a short road trip with a child, has no doubt repeatedly heard the question, “Are we...

One of my treasured friends and mentors, Dr. Denis Waitley, is among the greatest success authors and speakers of our time. He often...

Regular readers of this column in newspapers, magazines, or online publications around the world know that I believe in the wisdom that...

I offer my contact information in each of my over 50 books and more than a thousand weekly Winners’ Wisdom columns—including the one...

The concept of going the extra mile is among the many transformational thoughts that have become the enduring legacy of the author...

Being involved in the television, movie, book, and speaking industries has given me the privilege of meeting some of the greatest people...

Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” One of the best ways to examine our lives is to utilize categories. We can...

There is not one simple overriding key to success. Instead, there are a number of keys that make success possible. However, one of the...

William Shakespeare, through his character Romeo, offered us the thought-provoking idea, “…a rose by any other name would smell as...

All of us want the things we do today to matter, but significance is not only measured in the moment.  There are things we can do today...

Words have a great impact on our lives. While they are imperfect, they are the only tools we have to communicate our thoughts, hopes, and...

During the holiday season, we all eagerly or reluctantly try to get into the holiday spirit. This, too often, involves eating, drinking,...

Throughout my 40-year business career, there has been a proliferation of books, videos, and training courses on the subject of time...

Recently, I heard about people undertaking the exercise of drafting a letter they would send to the person they were as a teenager or...

Success in life is much like a series of competitive events. We win or lose based on our effort, preparation, and the team we have around...