The Third Times a Charm

The Third Times a Charm

I just had to resign to the fact I wasn’t good enough. There was a reason for my failure. I didn’t measure up. I had not done what was necessary to be successful. In 2003, right after I graduated from NC State University, I took the CPA exam twice. I took the CPA exam...
How My Greatest Strength Became My Greatest Weakness

How My Greatest Strength Became My Greatest Weakness

Was I going through a midlife crisis? I felt empty. I felt aimless. I had no motivation. I was unemployed and had no idea what direction I was going to take. The one thing I was really good at was collecting my unemployment check. I’d lost my way.  I had no idea when...
Slow Down to Go Fast

Slow Down to Go Fast

Several years ago I attended a business conference. We had a breakout session where there were eight people, including myself in the session. The purpose of the breakout session was to give each other feedback on what we saw in each other. Paul was on the hot seat....
Time to Breathe

Time to Breathe

It’s just a matter of time before it breaks! I grabbed one end with one hand.  I grabbed the other end with my other hand. Let’s see how far I can stretch this sucker out. Five inches. Twelve inches. Fifteen inches. SNAP!!!!!! OW!!! That hurts. I looked down at my...
Cash is Your Business Runway

Cash is Your Business Runway

Last month I spent a lot of time on airplanes. First, I flew from Raleigh to Detroit. Next, I flew from Detroit to Amsterdam Then from Amsterdam to Dublin. Then from Dublin to London. London to Amsterdam. Amsterdam to Atlanta The final leg of the trip Atlanta to...

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