Last week I met with a colleague for a brainstorming session regarding a new project. We were in the midst of kicking around a few ideas when our discussion took a weird turn, as it often does. We somehow found ourselves engrossed in strategies for ramping up productivity. All in all, it was a rather […]
It’s a trap. One that most people rarely escape. It’s seductive because it’s easy, safe and comfortable. The short-term consequences are minimal. So it’s easy to let it be. The long-term impact, however, can be disastrous and leave you full of regret and frustration. Are you a victim? As anyone that knows me can attest, […]
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 was recently talking to a client who felt stuck. I had observed that he was conflicted. And from our discussions, I shared with him that I thought he “should start giving boldness more room to breathe” in him. The reason for my advice was that I could sense his real yearning for more and […]
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 […]
We all know that there are things we can do everyday to be performing better. Sometimes, however, it’s hard to do them. Here are five random thoughts and what you can do to make big changes this year. Thought #1 Modern-day distractions can keep us from really connecting with each other. We are losing the […]
