#People #seek #panaceas, not #weapons.
#Anything can be a #weapon, #provided it's used to #destroy.

A #panacea isn't so #generalisticly #defined but #multipurpose #tools like a #bobbypin have been #reputed to #outperform #Swiss #Army #knives in #dire #circumstances.

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Double down on this. We're off and RUNNING in 2026! This week I had three speaking engagements, to three very different groups: • Sales pros in manufacturing• Executives and Senior Managers in Rochester, NY• Financial advisors in Albany, NY Different industries. Different titles. Different pressures. And yet… the fundamental conversations were remarkably the same. Then yesterday morning, I attended an NSA (National Speakers Association) Colorado event.

Double down on this. #outperform

The ‘occupations most exposed to AI automation’ actually outperform the rest of the job market, new research reveals | Fortune A new Vanguard study reveals that the 100 professions rubbing shoulders with AI the most are thriving, but admits there will be some “distinct labor market implications” that come with the tech revolu...

What do YIU think?
The ‘#occupations most exposed to #AI automation’ actually #outperform the rest of the job market, new research reveals
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Resistance (sneak peak for 2026) There is a difference between a speaker and a thought leader. Speakers speak. I know a lot of them. They show up, deliver a great keynote or workshop, leave, then do it all over again. It's a fantastic business. It's so rewarding mentally, emotionally and financially. But to let you in on a little secret, I've always wanted more. I've wanted to be a thought leader.

Facing resistance? Use your reference points as a reservoir of strength. #outperform

What makes you relatable. Mistakes are inevitable. Learning from them is optional. Yesterday, I did the closing for the Spectrum Q4 All-Hands Meeting: It was produced in Denver, CO, but as you can tell from the above picture, it was virtual. Cool format - I was interviewed by the two Executive VP's of the Connectivity & Entertainment division on how to show up as your best and - regardless of role or title - inspire others to be better.

What makes you relatable. #outperform

I’m such an imposter. Have you ever felt like an imposter? Fearful that, at some point, you're going to be "found out?" Or exposed as a fraud? Yeah, me too. 😊 Including last Friday, which ended up being one of my most impactful speaking engagements ever: Speaking for the NSA Colorado Chapter in Centenniel, CO. NSA, National Speakers Association, is the premier organization for professional speakers in the US.

I’m such an imposter. How about you? #outperform

A 63-mile run in the desert. I readily admit that most of what I say on stage are things I need to hear. I have the same struggles, doubts, fears, as anyone else. Because I talk about how to overcome it certainly doesn't mean that I have it mastered. We're all a work in progress. There's no finish line in this race. But, thankfully, there WAS a finish line in my race last weekend: the Javelina Jundred 100k ultramarathon.

A 63-mile run in the desert and the little voice that goes with it. #outperform

The site? Or the source? Years ago when I did personal training, we had a saying: Don't focus on the site of the problem. Focus on the source. I haven't mentioned this to you lately but I'm training for the Javelina Jundred 100k (63 miles) in late October. I've been running well. In August I ran the most miles in a month that I have in ten years!

The site? Or the source? Unless you find the source, you're only applying bandaids. #outperform

Cirsa called ‘gold mine’ as Bernstein starts coverage at “outperform,” with €20.20 Investing.com -- Bernstein has initiated coverage on Cirsa Enterprises (BME:CIRSA) with an “outperform” rating and a price target of €20.20, representing a 32% upside from the company’s August 28 close at €15.35, in a note dated Monday. The analysts described Cirsa as a “gold mine for value creation,” citing its leadership in regulated gaming markets and its strong mix of casinos, slot machines, and online operations across Spain, Italy and Latin America. The brokerage’s financial projections point to steady growth. Revenues are forecast to rise from €2.15 billion in 2024 to €2.31 billion in 2025 and €2.50 billion in 2026, with year-over-year growth rates of 8%, 7.2% and 8.4%. EBITDA is expected to climb from €699 million in 2024 to €827 million in 2026, implying growth of 11%, 6.9% and 10.7% across the same period. Adjusted earnings per share are projected at €0.84 in 2024, €1.36 in 2025 and €1.71 in 2026. On valuation, Bernstein estimates Cirsa trading at an adjusted price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2x in 2024, falling to 11.3x in 2025 and 9.0x in 2026. The brokerage’s models show the enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple easing from 7.1x in 2024 to 6x by 2026. EV/EBIT is forecast to move from 14.9x to 12.3x over the same period. The brokerage also noted Cirsa’s current market capitalization of €2.57 billion and enterprise value of €4.98 billion. Shares have traded between €13.64 and €16 over the past year, with a one-month gain of 7.4% and a year-to-date increase of 22.3% in the Bloomberg Europe Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Price Return Index. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Bernstein said Cirsa’s omnichannel strategy, disciplined expansion, and strong cash conversion underpin the outlook. The analysts added that the company’s diversified footprint in regulated markets provides resilience against regulatory shifts and supports sustained earnings growth. The fastest way to find out is with our Fair Value calculator. We use a mix of 17 proven industry valuation models for maximum accuracy. Get the bottom line for CIRSA plus thousands of other stocks and find your next hidden gem with massive upside.

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This took 10 years. I've been speaking for 10 years. I've been speaking professionally for 8 years. There's a difference. It has been a fun week for yours truly. I spent a few days in Scottsdale for the National Speakers Association "Influence" annual convention. At this convention, I received my CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) award for the class of 2025. I say this with complete humility: the award is not easy to get.

This took 10 years. #outperform

Stop your perfectionism! Last night I had a virtual speech for a group of project managers in Toronto. We did some Q & A afterwards, and with 2 minutes left in the allocated time, someone asked the following (paraphrased): I've struggled with perfectionism my entire life. How do you recommend I handle this? Have you ever struggled with this? Or known someone who has?

Stop your perfectionism! #outperform

Forget Robots, Hire Eclectic. - Kevin OLeary on DOAC

#eclectic #success #outperform #resilience

Do you have these 5 skills? A coaching client asked me a short time ago what I thought were the most common traits among Outperformers. I loved the question. I've been doing this for a while: coaching, studying, observing human behavior. As Tony Robbins says, success leaves clues. After giving it some consideration, I came up with this top 5 of what sets Outperformers apart: 1. Coachability…

Do you have these 5 skills? #outperform

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Elephant Leadership I just got back from an African Safari a couple days ago and on the first day, I saw a herd of 12 elephants. One of them - an old man with BIG tusks - was walking ahead, moving towards a nearby pond of water. But before he got there, he stopped, turned around and faced the others. aHR0cHM6Ly9zY290dHdlbGxlLnMzLnVzLWVhc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL0VsZXBoYW50K0xlYWRlcnNoaXAubXA0 It taught me a lot about Outperforming and leadership.

Elephant Leadership #outperform

Keyera upgraded to Outperform on Plains deal, strategic expansion Investing.com -- Keyera Corp . (TSX:KEY) received a significant endorsement as BMO (TSX:BMO) Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Outperform, raising its price target to C$54 amid optimism over its planned acquisition of Plains All American’s Canadian NGL operations and select U.S. assets. Analyst Ben Pham cited the underperformance of Keyera year-to-date and a compelling relative valuation, calling the C$5.15 billion deal “scale-changing.” “We are upgrading KEY to Outperform from Market Perform following YTD underperformance (~540bps vs. peers and worst performing), the scale-changing $5.15B NGL Plains acquisition, and attractive pro forma valuation of ~9.5x 2026E EV/EBITDA (vs. peer average ~11x),” Pham said. “KEY is not as defensive as peers with a higher degree of non-fee based assets, but it owns some attractive strategic infrastructure, its anticipated growth is significantly higher (10%+), and leverage is lower.” The Plains acquisition is expected to increase Keyera’s fee-based EBITDA by ~50%, expand its NGL infrastructure in Western Canada and extend its reach into Eastern North America. The transaction also bolsters the company’s capacity in pipeline, fractionation, rail, and terminal assets, setting a platform for stronger integration and growth. Accretion from the transaction is anticipated to be “to the tune of mid-teens in the first full year,” according to Pham. BMO estimates the guidance to be conservative and sees potential for a higher accretion impact, exceeding 20% once near-term run-rate synergies of C$100 million are realized. Keyera intends to finance the acquisition with a C$1.8 billion equity issuance at C$39.15 per share, representing a 20% dilution, or 23% including the overallotment. The remaining funding will be met through new debt issuance and existing bank lines, pushing its debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 2.9x, still within its target range of 2.5x–3.0x and maintaining investment-grade ratings. With the acquisition, Keyera’s business mix shifts toward a greater focus on liquids infrastructure, reducing exposure to gas processing and adding marketing scale. “On business mix, gas processing declines to 21% from 29%, liquids infrastructure increases to 49% vs. 38%, and marketing to 30% from 33%,” BMO noted in its analysis. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory clearance under Canada’s Competition Act and other customary approvals. BMO has adjusted its forecast accordingly, leaving its 2025 EBITDA estimate unchanged but raising 2026 and 2027 projections to C$1.98 billion and C$2.08 billion, respectively. “With an attractive 30%+ potential total return to our new target price of $54, positive strategic and financial benefits of the Plains NGL deal, and attractive relative valuation, we believe the risk/reward is more tilted to the positive,” concluded Pham. Is BMO truely undervalued? With BMO making headlines, investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed BMO alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems with massive upside. And guess what? BMO wasn't at the top of the list.

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AMD CEO Claims New AI Chips ‘Outperform’ Nvidia’s Though Nvidia is the undisputed leader in AI chips, capturing over 80% of the market, AMD CEO Lisa Su says AMD’s latest chips are “outper...

#Entrepreneur #AMD #ceo #Chips #claims #Nvidias #Outperform

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100 miles, 10 years later. Time flies, doesn't it? Days go slow, months and years go fast. But a decade.......? I got a Facebook memory this morning that today is the 10-year anniversary of running 100 miles. So much has changed in 10 years. I'm married, parents have passed, books have been written, a business has been built. But in another way, so much has stayed the same.

100 miles, 10 years later. #outperform

#France has run the biggest fiscal deficit in Europe, and Govt has struggled to rein in spending. However #French economy also has strengths that may help it #outperform its neighbours as Europe boosts military spending and the continent faces the uncertainty of US #tariffs.

My TED Talk Last Friday was my TED Talk! What an experience! First, I'll address a question I've been asked many times: You cannot watch the video. Yet. 😊 One thing I found out was how detailed and thorough these TEDx events are. In the case of the video, TEDxAWC has 30 days to edit it, then they submit it to TED, who has up to 90 days to officially "approve it," at which point it goes live on their website and YouTube channel.

My TED Talk #TEDxAWC #outperform

Shoot Your Shot. One week from today I'm crossing off a bucket list item: I'm giving my first TED talk. Since the time I started speaking roughly ten years ago, I've wanted to do one. Not exactly sure why - I just thought I had an "idea worth spreading" and it would be cool to give it a shot. Ten days ago I received an unexpected call from the organizers of the event.

Shoot Your Shot. #outperform

45 Birthday Lessons! I hope you've had a great week! Apologies for no post last week - it was a heavy speaking week with about 20 hours on stage between keynotes and workshops. By the time Friday afternoon came around I was spent! But on a happy note, today is my 45th birthday! Like a fine wine, I'm only getting better with... Ok, nevermind 😊

45 Birthday Lessons! #outperform

Living in the Present, Issue 130, 2040’s Ideas and Innovations

#time #measurement #stayinginthemoment #mindfulness #disruption #future #outperform #innovate #strategy #reflection #perception #howto

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Living in the Present, Issue 130, 2040’s Ideas and Innovations

#time #measurement #stayinginthemoment #mindfulness #disruption #future #outperform #innovate #strategy #reflection #perception #howto

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Be a Good Samaritan Do something nice for someone today with no expectation of anything in return. That's the take-home message of today's post. If you'd like the story, please read on... I'm in Minnesota right now and just got done with a morning run before getting on a flight back to Denver. I was running on a street not far from my condo in Minneapolis, minding my own business while listening to a podcast.

Be a Good Samaritan. #outperform

A Triumph Over Fear. Nelson Mandela once said: Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. Thinking about this today because I had a coaching call this week. The client is in sales (Note - we're ALL in sales!) and he was talking about feeling timid and fearful of boldly prospecting to his ideal clients. I asked him what he thought he should do about that...

A Triumph Over Fear. #outperform

Begin With the End in Mind. I'm typing this article from a library on the campus of Boston College... My brother took a job teaching theology & philosophy here last year and I'm visiting him for a few days. It's always fun being back on a college campus. There's something invigorating about seeing young people with their whole life ahead of them, working deliberately towards an end goal. As I sit here staring at these rows of books that I know nothing about, I'm reminded of a question I get asked often at speaking engagements: "Scott, what book should I read?"

Begin With the End in Mind. #outperform

Alive in…FIVE? We got 11 inches of snow last night in Lone Tree, CO. So I got up this morning, queued up a podcast and shoveled the driveway for the first 40 mins of my day. That counts as a workout, ya? Then I sat down with a piping hot cup of coffee and came across a concept I had years ago, called "Alive in Five."

It occurs to me that peak performance (or times when we feel most "alive") includes five necessary factors... #outperform

Make Room for the Good. When I speak about productivity, the first step to focusing more on things that matter is to discard things that don't. Think about it like this: You've got 24 hours in a day - that's the size of your plate. And it's full of food - those are your tasks. Some of the food is good (healthy, productive), some of it is "bad" (wasteful, busy).

Make Room for the Good. #outperform