This was a recorded phone interview with bestselling author, Brian Hilliard. He is currently working on another book entitled, How To Overachieve Without Overcommitting. He wanted to pick my brain about the tactics and tips I use to stay productive while working from home with a wife, two dogs, and a 3 year-old… Enjoy! The Highlights: […]
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking with a woman from New York City who interviews entrepreneurs around the nation. Our talk only lasted about 45 minutes, but we covered a lot of ground, ranging from my explaining what RefuseOrdinary is all about, to sharing the highlights of our last family vacation to […]
I recently gave a talk entitled “How to shave 5 hours off your work week” for a local networking group in Richmond, VA. The audience, consisting primarily of entrepreneurs and sales folks, was eager to learn how to squeeze more time out of their day. Feeding off the enthusiasm in the room, I was primed […]
In this audio tip learn what to do when you hear the words, “I’m not sure I can afford you!” I’ll cover: The “ultimate act of sales sabotage” we are all guilty of doing. (0:50) What happens to you AND your client when you do it. (1:06) An easy way to navigate it when it […]
I just finished wrapping up this year’s final session of our “Rock Your Productivity Time Management Program.” It’s a virtual program that helps people drive more revenue in fewer hours so they’ll have more time to do things they really want to do. During the final session, participants are asked to imagine one habit that, […]
There are people in our lives we respect. It doesn’t come from the position or title they hold, rather from the way they respond to adversity, the way they treat others, and the inspiration they give us through their accomplishments. Sometimes respect is formed deep in our hearts, forged at birth and, over time, held […]
At first glance you might think I’m encouraging you to pick a fight with a TSA agent and then consume copious amounts of your favorite hoppy beer while swarmed by security guards. I wouldn’t recommend any of these choices unless you enjoy spending time in an airport detention room, reflecting on your ill-guided transgressions. What […]
I was having coffee this morning and enjoying the sunrise. My mind was quieter than usual (because the house was quieter than usual). And I was thinking about Will Turner who recently completed his first Double Ironman. (That’s basically swimming, running, and biking for 33 hours straight!) I was marveling—not only at his physical stamina and […]
My daughter celebrated her 3rd birthday this week. It was a blast watching her play with all her cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. After she sacked-out unusually early for the evening (undoubtedly due to a birthday cake sugar crash), I had the opportunity to quietly lie in my own bed and reflect on how much […]
The most common complaint I hear from my clients and colleagues is, “I wish I had more time!” There are many reasons for this. We commit ourselves to an inordinate amount of tasks, and end up with way more on our plates than we can handle. We allow our co-workers to distract us from staying focused on […]
