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 […]
Since my last blog post was on limit-busting, I thought a good follow-up would be something that I encounter in my work (and life) every day. In fact, I often end a client presentation with a drawing inspired by Seth Godin’s book, The Dip. It’s a way for me to visually share with my clients […]
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 […]
I’m a busy guy but I make the time to work with charities because I want to make a positive impact on the world around me. When I find an organization I like, I’m not terribly picky about the capacity in which I serve it. However, when I donate money to an organization and especially […]
This past weekend, I did the Tour de Palm Springs. It’s a century bike ride in the desert. Participants cycle 100 miles fighting headwinds, crosswinds, and hill climbs along with the desert heat. That’s not to say it’s all hard. There are speedy descents and mountain scenery to enjoy. You’re out there with other cycling […]
Be BAD is a philosophy I shared this past week with an out-of-state client whom I’ll call Jerri. Jerri was basically driving herself crazy trying to create her business goals for 2015. Going through the standard list of concerns for business owners, she identified things like increasing her social media presence, offering new products and […]
It’s that time of year again – time for our annual making and breaking of New Year Resolutions. We are all inundated with lots of conventional advice on what to do or what to avoid as we embark on a new trip around the sun. I have certainly dispensed my share of tips and strategies […]
I was talking to a former client yesterday and she shared how her business was booming, which is always music to my ears. She was booked for several months in advance, something she was not used to in her line of work. She was also wrapping up her best year ever, as far as growth […]
I wear “crazy” as a badge of honor. Crazy, by the way, is the nicest version of a trio of adjectives thrown my way in the past week – the two others are “stupid” and “idiotic.” All of these endearing comments have been received since I started sharing my plans to complete a Double Anvil […]
