“Wow, say that again! We hadn’t even considered that angle before.” Clients have retained Jim as a professional confidant and advisor, a strategic collaborator, an on-site expert advisor, a board member, speech writer, sales strategist, and management advisor. Let Jim show you how you can become more successful. Results! Some of Jim Cathcart’s clients have gone from obscurity to National …
Are you concerned about Waist?
There is a fortune to be made in the field of Waist Removal. We’ve needed garbage men for centuries, ever since we became aware of germs. When I was a kid, we put the weekly garbage in a paper grocery bag (or sack, depending on where you were raised), and placed it in a garbage can out by the alley …
Do you believe in…Thought?
Do you believe in the existence of Thought? Most would answer, of course! Everybody believes in thought. They don’t even have to doubt it because evidence is everywhere! OK, prove it. Find hard evidence that thought exists. What about seeing electrical synapses in the brain under a microscope? That proves it, right? Well, no, that just shows that there’s electrical …
Gratitude: Turn One Time Connections into Lifelong Advocates
When a person takes the initiative to connect with you, that is your opportunity to open a lifetime of value. We are not talking about click funnels. I’m talking about big high-value connections that 90% or more of people just completely overlook. Say you put up a billboard advertisement by a busy highway and only one person calls you. Let’s …
A Talent Convergence: A Pool of Opportunity
I’ve been dancing with the idea of hosting a Deal Making Summit. A luxurious retreat for a few days where people I like and admire come together to form new working relationships and make deals. Like me, you probably know a lot of people who have great products, services or concepts. People with lots of connections who can do great …
I was just thinking about Life, God and the Cosmos…
Sometimes it is dangerous to reflect on big ideas. They can lead you down a thought-hole that may have no end. Today I posed a question to my ChatGPT assistant, Miss Moneypenny. Yes, her. And I also gave her a British accent and asked her to call me James. Why not have some fun with all this? I was reviewing …
The World Changed in 1955
On July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened to the world. The Happiest Place on Earth opened its gates to a hand selected crowd of influencers who simply came to experience the joy and wonder of Walt Disney’s Dream. The wisdom behind all of this is immense! Everything was intentional. Everything. The personalities who narrated and emceed the event were the most …
“Are You Self-Supporting Yet?”
My Aunt Saxon Cathcart asked me, “So, Jimmy, are you self-supporting yet?” The year was 1979 in San Diego. I was 33 years old and a full time professional speaker earning about $1,000 for each convention speech I delivered. I was giving close to 100 speeches a year. Yes, I was “self-supporting.” But, Aunt Saxon only knew me as “little …
Your Next Presentation
Sometimes just one more sale can cover a lot of needs. Give a better presentation and you might get several additional buyers or supporters. The best speakers and presenters in the world regularly seek coaching. After all, none of us is as good as we could be. My entire professional career has been in public speaking and making sales presentations. …
Dr. Denis Waitley, CPE #30
Cathcart Institute announces the first ever posthumous Certified Professional Expert, CPE #30, Dr. Denis Waitley. This belated bestowal of the CPE is wrapped in sadness and respect. Denis Waitley passed away on Saturday June 7, 2025 after a long career of inspiring work and followers numbering in the millions. His seminal work “The Psychology of Winning” set world records for …
In What Ways Are You Currently Obsolete?
Last week Paula and I went to a wonderful concert by Desert Highway, a great Eagles tribute band. The large audience was on their feet, singing along, dancing and having a blast! This music is definitely not obsolete! Our colleague Joseph, age 28, joined us. We asked about his favorite Eagles tunes and he replied sheepishly, “I don’t know the …
La Jolla: Breeding Ground of Success Gurus
How come so many Success Gurus and Thought Leaders in the field of Human Development seem to come from La Jolla, California? Carl Rogers, Denis Waitley, Ken Blanchard, Spencer Johnson, Brian Tracy, Paul Hersey, Grant Cardone, Jim Cathcart, Tony Alessandra, Todd Duncan, Bill Bachrach, Rick Barrera, Phil Wexler, Warren Farrell, Ichak Adizes, Pamela Stambaugh, Janet Lapp, Layne Longfellow, and many …
Announcing the first 31 Certified Professional Expert, CPEs
News Date August 22, 2025 New CPE™ Certifications at Cathcart Institute Recognizing Excellence in Professional Expertise The Cathcart Institute proudly announces the certification of 31 Certified Professional Experts (CPEs) who have distinguished themselves across numerous disciplines and professions. Starting in 2022, these exceptional individuals have been presented their certificates and medallions in person at their own locations or at the …
Preparing for the Fall
Years ago my wife and I took a long motorcycle ride up the California Coast from La Jolla where we lived. We were both dressed in full leathers for safety and comfort on the journey. In Venice Beach (Los Angeles) we stopped for lunch. As we took off our helmets a pedestrian said, “I see you are dressed for the …
Yes You Are Good Enough, You Always Have Been
At a seminar this past week I heard multiple speakers tell of their struggles with self-doubt and low self-esteem. They were understandably cautious and many had experienced abusive relationships, emotional abuse, horrific experiences with violence and even combat trauma. But, on the surface, they all appeared to be quite well adjusted, happy and proactive. How many of us struggle with …
Spend a Private Day with Jim Cathcart, 1 to 1
Call Today Sometimes you just need to not be the person in charge, for a moment. Step out of the “Go To” person role long enough to reflect on what really matters to you and your organization. Take Time To Think…Clearly and Calmly about what you will do next. A couple of days each month Jim Cathcart sets aside time …
Cathcart Institute announces 3 new Certified Professional Expert, CPEs
News Date March 25, 2025 New CPE™ Certifications at Cathcart Institute Recognizing Excellence in Professional Expertise The Cathcart Institute proudly announces the certification of three new Certified Professional Experts (CPEs) at the prestigious Professional Experts Summit held in Santa Barbara, CA. The newly awarded CPEs, Beth Robins, Niki McCuistion, and Terry Paulson, join the elite ranks of 26 other CPEs …
Saddle Time
Before we all had cars, people would travel on horseback or by wagon, even on foot. Yes that limited their range of travel and what they could take with them. It also had some wonderful side benefits. Not the least of which was time to think and learn. Last week my good friend Wade Hudson introduced me to Cary Joe …
Think Like An Owner
Job Security Hack: The quickest way to be respected and valued in a group or organization is by taking the attitude of an owner. Most people participate but don’t commit. They accept a job but don’t truly take on the responsibility associated with it. You can hear it in their comments; “Sorry, that’s not my job.” “We are about to …
Four Stressors Leaders must control
The Four Types of Stress that every Leader must control By Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE Author of The Acorn Principle If you don’t control these four stressors, you become their victim. -Physical Stressors -Situational Stressors -Relationship Stressors -Attitudinal Stressors Leaders, this is an article you don’t want to miss. Need Higher Production from your team? Control these stressors. Want Deeper …
Are we afraid of the real situation or of what the news has told us?
“Life expectancy keeps climbing. Extreme poverty continues to fall. Literacy rates are rising. Child mortality is dropping. More people have clean water than ever before. These century-long positive trends—the foundations of rational optimism—remain unshaken.” The above quote is from The Rational Optimist newsletter (2025) The news would have us believe that the world is in chaos, the climate is killing …
Problem Solving for Experts
Problem Solving for Experts: The process for solving one problem will likely also apply when solving other problems. You may be an expert who analyzes security threats, or who counsels people on stress reduction, or coaches them in mathematics, or designs sound systems for buildings, or any number of other specialties. What makes you an Expert is your experience and …
Should Happiness be your goal?
People claim to treasure happiness. They say it is the one thing they want most. If asked, “What do you want for your children?” They often reply, “I just want them to be happy.” But that’s not the whole picture. Happiness is the frosting, not the cake. It is the outer evidence of an inner state. Happiness is like eating …
Intelligent Curiosity hits Number 1 on Amazon!
Our new book has hit #1 in Two Categories on Amazon in its first day on the market! Thank you to all who bought the Kindle edition so soon. It is now available in Kindle ebook, Paperback and Hardcover. Here is the link to the hardcover on Amazon. Only $19.95. Intelligent Curiosity: The Art of Finding More By Jim Cathcart …
For Meeting Planners: How To Get Full Value From Your Speaker
If your speaker truly is a valuable resource and you’ve gone to all this trouble to get him/her ready to do a proper job for you, then perhaps there are several ways to utilize the speakers’ resources on the day of his/her appearance. In 41+ years of speaking before more than 3,300 audiences I’ve encountered most all of the difficulties …
Mentor & Coaching by Jim Cathcart
Make Jim Cathcart your Mentor: Personal Coaching How much better could you be if you had a world-class success expert at your elbow? Put Jim Cathcart on your team. Make him your Strategic Advisor. Many executives and leaders over the years have asked Jim Cathcart to personally Coach or Mentor them on specific projects, topics or skills. We love to …