Time to do my absolutely-painless-fast-n-easy-why-not-make-your-dreams-come-true program. You can make this coming year your best ever. Follow these steps… What is your POINT? What is your purpose? Each of us is given unique talents, genetics and desires. It is our responsibility to discover how to use those gifts to be of service to others. What [...]
You can get too many voices in your head. You can get overwhelmed trying to stitch together multiple business strategies. I consider myself a life-long learner. Every day, I aim to add to my experience and understanding. However, there is a tipping point where too many opinions just get confusing. How do you choose a [...]
How much is enough? How much property? House? Money? That question got my attention as I was running today. I've managed to expand my possessions over the years. We live on 80 acres, with multiple buildings and vehicles. It's beautiful and I love my life! Still, as I look forward and ask [...]
I love discovering someone's story. What are their interests, beliefs and their why? What are their habits and rituals? Was there a moment that changed everything and triggered a powerful, positive shift? Recently, an uber-successful businessman told me his story. He told me about being on top, crashing to the bottom, and rebuilding even better. A [...]
Once, I was asked to submit a proposal for writing a brochure for a manufacturing company. I was on friendly terms with the president of the company, and he had asked me to take on the project. I put together a proposal and decided to deliver it in person. When I arrived, the president’s secretary [...]
My favorite part of the new year is the fresh slate. I love the opportunity to shed stuff that I don't need or want, even more than adding resolutions or things to do. My Mission and Goals haven't changed much in the last few years. My Mission is Freedom. Honorable, profitable business expands peace, prosperity [...]
What appeals to me about running is that there is no good reason to do it. I mean, jogging a few miles for fitness' sake...that makes sense. But 26.2 miles through mountains, rocks, tree roots, mud and nasty weather? There is absolutely no reason to do that. Yet, I want to do it. This is fun for [...]
A friend and client of mine reminded me about this video. I recorded it a few (many?) years ago and my friend, Jack, told me he watches this video several times a week. A WEEK? Wow. I'm honored to have made that kind of impression on him. It's called "How To Make Running Your Business [...]
Every now and then I feel the constraints of time. On good days, it spurs me to get going. On rough days, it makes me wonder, "Do I have enough time? Am I too old to dream so big?" Then, I call Earl. Earl Fultz entered and WON $25,000 in the Wells Fargo Works Project [...]
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