“The most precious resource we have is time. Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back.” There are so many things that people waste their precious time on. There (…) Read More
Napolean Hill – I know that I have the ability to achieve my definite purpose in life: therefore I demand of myself, persistent, continuous action towards its attainment and I here and now promise to render such action. I fully realize that no wealth or position will long endure unless it is built upon truth (…) Read More
There is a humorous tale about the brilliant Renaissance artist Michelangelo. He was asked about the difficulties that he must have encountered in sculpting his masterpiece David. But he replied with an unassuming and comical description of his creative process: “It is easy. You just chip away at the stone that doesn’t look like David.” (…) Read More
Leadership in action can be a mental and emotional tug of war! Keeping things on time, fielding questions, giving direction, and trying to be present – enjoying the moment – can be a real struggle. Although I have a number of subcontractors who form my team, most of my work I do alone, or with (…) Read More
If you could change anything about yourself or your business, what would it be? Would you like to feel more fearless or worthy? Do you wish to have more “Grade A” customers? Make more money? Build your dream team? Or maybe work less hours? The truth is, if you don’t already have these things, you (…) Read More
What’s more important? To know how to do something, or to believe it is possible?! I have a very interesting job. It requires that I have both a knowledge of people and a knowledge of business. At least I believe it does. It has taught me that the knowledge of business is important, but the (…) Read More
It really bothers me when I see business owners who are working so hard, and sacrificing so much, and yet not making a decent return on their investment. Some clarity and discipline can go a long way to fixing that. In the early days when I was learning the ropes and not making the money (…) Read More
The Golden Rule implies the basic assumption that other people would like to be treated the way that you would like to be treated. The alternative to the Golden Rule is the Platinum Rule: “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” Recently, while introducing this concept to inspire a client through some change (…) Read More
Imagine yourself weaving your way down a busy sidewalk full of street vendors, pitching their wares…when from off to the side comes a high carny voice screeching “pick a habit any habit, today only folks, get your brand new habits right here….brand new habitsssssss…as he drags his S and looks you square in the eye…he (…) Read More
Excellence – what is it? Excellence is often defined as consistent superior performance. It’s not about being superior to everyone else -it’s about living up to our own potential, and honoring and demonstrating our own capabilities. Excellence is one of those character traits that say a lot about a person. Excellence is not a product (…) Read More