Ditch the Dream Board

Ditch the Dream Board

One of the first things I did when I started my business in 2003 was to build a Dream Board. It was a collage of everything I could possibly dream of acquiring – a big house, nice cars, Rolex, boat, vacations, hair, etc. I lived under the impression that if I looked...
An unexpected outcome…

An unexpected outcome…

Typically, I struggle to celebrate a win if I can’t measure it in Excel. (I recognize I’ve got issues.) Last week, I took an unscheduled call (a friend of a friend) that didn’t generate any revenue, nor will it ever. As a result, that person said that my words...
Stop fighting anxiety

Stop fighting anxiety

We all feel anxious from time to time. Over the years, I’ve tried everything to avoid feeling that frantic panic that comes from being out of control. Here’s what I’ve learned: fighting it makes it worse. You cannot keep thoughts or emotions from...
Expectation is the root of all heartache

Expectation is the root of all heartache

“Expectation is the root of all heartache.” – William Shakespeare We’re drowning in self-help books, videos, podcasts, and memes promising that if you work hard enough every minute of your life should be filled with unbridled joy. All this success advice...
Be wary of comfortable

Be wary of comfortable

I favor comfort over pain, and I’d rather engage in activities where the outcome was certain. Know anyone like me? Unfortunately, all meaningful growth comes from failure, uncertainty, and heartache. Be wary of the comfortable existence where everything goes as...
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