Category Archives: Impact28k

Breaking Through: A Story of How I Overcame my Fear of Heights

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mike Barratt

In January, I led the 2nd annual leadership and success retreat amongst several motivated friends who all had the same common goal, continuing to be more successful in all areas of life. One of the core characteristics I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Need Some Motivation Today….Watch This!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Mike Barratt

There are a lot of great motivational videos and this one takes the cake!  It’s one of those that gets the hair to stand up on your arms.  It makes you want to go running right now.  Go test yourself … Continue reading →

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What’s the Morel of the Story?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Mike Barratt

Today I embarked on one of my favorite activities, morel mushroom hunting.  While I don’t like eating them, I enjoy being outdoors and the hunt for them. They are a very rare mushroom that only comes out for a brief … Continue reading →

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Why the Win Now Mentality Doesn’t Work

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mike Barratt

Being a Dolphins fan, hasn’t been easy over the last decade. If you’re not familiar with the Miami Dolphins, they are professional football team who have taken the win now mentality for over a decade. Instead of building a team … Continue reading →

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How to work out your Character Muscle

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Mike Barratt

I like to think of your character like a muscle.  If you don’t spend time strengthening it, you will experience atrophy and increase your chance of injury.  In this case, injury means failing to live by your code. After posting … Continue reading →

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What Will People Say About You When You Are Gone?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mike Barratt

Stephen R Covey says to begin with the end in mind.  Well the end for us(for life as we know it), is death.  That is one of the few guarantees in life. This topic isn’t mean to be morbid but rather to … Continue reading →

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The 7 Deadly Habits

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Mike Barratt

No, they won’t kill you but they will kill your chances of reaching your goals and achieving a high level of success. Procrastination- Nothing kills momentum like procrastination.  Deep down, we all know we should be doing that thing we’ve been … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Top 5?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike Barratt

There’s just something powerful about lists. They keep us focused. They help us prioritize things. They give us a sense of accomplishment as we cross things off of our list. They give us a sense of momentum. Everyday, I create … Continue reading →

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A Roadmap to Happiness

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike Barratt

Everybody wants to find happiness.  But so many people struggle to find it. For 30 years of my life, I struggled to consistently find it. If I just meet that someone special, I’ll be happy… If I just lose 30lbs, … Continue reading →

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The Secret Behind Your Actions

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Mike Barratt

What if I were to tell you there is one thing that drives all human actions?  Would you believe me? Think about it. Why do people smoke cigarettes when they know it will kill them? Why do people eat fast … Continue reading →

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