Overcoming Fear

The time of year, when we set goals and make resolutions is here. But every year, we seem to revisit the same goals because we fail to take action and make our goals a reality. It’s not that we lack motivation.  Often, what gets in our way is fear. Fear paralyzes us. It makes us

How to Build Confidence

Two of the greatest chess players in the world, Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov, sat across each other as the 1990 World Chess Championship was about to begin. These two long time rivals would play 24 games, 12 in New York and 12 in Lyon, France. Whoever won most games would be declared World Chess

The 1% Rule

Most people believe that to achieve great big goals, they need to take significant big steps. But the truth is, success is a process of accumulating gradual improvements- a journey of taking small but constant steps in the right direction. In Japanese culture, this philosophy is called kaizen, which means “continuous improvement in personal life,

Dead Time vs Alive Time

Having little control over our circumstances and the future can be frustrating. COVID-19 alone disrupted our future plans and now forces us to live day by day. While it can be tempting to think “what can I do… what’s the point? These types of circumstances also leave us with an important choice. We can focus

Welcome to The Climb!

At Rochat School of Business, we believe that we are all capable of conquering our dreams, of overcoming obstacles and reaching our fullest potential. But the journey is not always simple. Combining work, family, and all personal endeavors often leave us with little time to learn and build new skills. This is why we created