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Be good to others - good for them, better for you. Monday, February 06, 2012
A is A. - Aristotle Monday, February 06, 2012
The only disability is a bad attitude. Monday, February 06, 2012
Be the best possible version of you, not some second-rate version. Monday, February 06, 2012
Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them. Monday, February 06, 2012

Discipline and Happiness (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 )
Greetings and salutations, Discipline is one of those funny words. When we were children, being "disciplined" at home or at school was not a happy time. It was about punishment. Because of this association with negativity, I believe that many Continue reading →
Think Big! (Wed, 25 Jan 2012 )
Hello there, What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? Really, think about it. It's a big idea, calling for big thoughts. I coach high achievers; company presidents, college deans, self-made millionaires and lots of entrepreneurs and Continue reading →
Pardon the Interruption (Thu, 19 Jan 2012 )
Hello hello hello, So, I'm sitting in my office, writing a blog post about the power of enthusiasm. Well, that one's gonna have to wait. I received a phone call from a "blocked caller ID". Not surprisingly, it was from Continue reading →
Character … the best Reputation Management System (Wed, 11 Jan 2012 )
Good day my friend, Maybe I'm just getting old, but sometimes I think the world has just gone bonkers. Mind you, I recognize, value and welcome diversity of opinion. It would truly be a boring world if we all agreed Continue reading →

Ed DeCosta spoke at the John C. Maxwell Certification Program, a nine day conference in West Palm Beach, Florida. - Read More. (August 30, 2011)
Ed DeCosta with friend, author and leadership guru John C. Maxwell. - Ed is part of the faculty of John's new coaching school. (January 21, 2011)
Business Innovation track of the Create WV Conference at Oglebay Resort - October 18, 2010: Ed DeCosta kicked off the Business Innovation track of the Create WV Conference at Oglebay Resort. Create WV is a training conference designed to spark new economy growth in West Virginia. The "new" economy is defined as those industries that generate income from the development of intellectual property and innovative entrepreneurship. Ed’s workshop described how individuals and companies can capitalize on market opportunities by focusing on their unique capabilities and the value that they deliver to their employers and clients.
West Virginia Statewide Business Plan Competition 2010 - Ed DeCosta (team coach) with Chade Lowe and Jillian Cobb (2010)
West Virginia Statewide Business Plan Competition 2009 - Ed DeCosta (team coach) with James Kearns (2009)
Ed with best selling authors Keith Ferrazzi and Ivan Misner, June 2010

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