Tag Archives: training

It’s not peaking if it’s a plateau.

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Rich

“You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.” ~ Steve Prefontaine, runner. Plateaus aren’t like mountains you climb. They’re like steps to somewhere else. ~ Rich Griffith I’m running and my running training has stalled. I’m an … Continue reading →

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“May I help you?” isn’t enough.

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Rich

I shop a lot at amazon.com and I rent movies through netflix.com. Those two sites know me. They know what I look at, what I buy, and what I watch. Subsequently, when I go back they’re able to suggest other … Continue reading →

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I can’t stand can’t…

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Rich

In the past fifteen years I’ve trained a LOT of employees. One of my biggest pet peeves has always been people who stand there while I’m training them and just shut down, lose their eyes and say “I can’t do … Continue reading →

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