Have A Bias For Action

Have A Bias For Action

In Africa, the male lion is the king of the Savannah. The roar of the male lion strikes fear into those who hear it. When the male lion is on the hunt, no animal is safe. Yet, for most of the day, the male lion is staring diligently at the back of his eyelids. 18 to...
Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?

Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?

It’s easy to come up with lofty goals. It’s easy to get caught up in exciting ambitions. The excitement and energy fills the heart at the beginning of a great adventure. The beginning is always fun. I’ve faced many new adventures this way. Adrenaline racing through my...
Embrace Failure As A Way of Life

Embrace Failure As A Way of Life

It was 1985, and a bitter battle ensued. It was an ugly power struggle where only one person would remain in power. The smoke cleared, and the young 30-year-old CEO resigned from the company he co-founded nine years earlier. Steve Jobs suffered a humiliating defeat in...
It Will Take Twice As Long And Cost Twice As Much

It Will Take Twice As Long And Cost Twice As Much

Last week I talked with a few people that were looking to launch a new business. Each of them had a good job and was planning on starting a side business. They hoped to build up a client base over time. The planned to jump ship from their job once their side business...
How One Hour Can Transform Your Business

How One Hour Can Transform Your Business

There is a saying that small hinges swing big doors. The hinge of a door determines the distance the door is from the door frame. By pushing the door one way, the door gets closer to being closed. Pushing the door the opposite way opens the door more. The openness or...
Three Big Rocks To Keep Focus On In The New Year

Three Big Rocks To Keep Focus On In The New Year

A few years ago, I began a hiking trip with my Uncle Flint in the wilderness of Maine. Maine has been nicked named vacationland by many people who love the tranquility and enjoyment that comes from visiting the green state that comes with a slower pace of life. My...
Three Ways To Make 2020 A Better Year Than 2019

Three Ways To Make 2020 A Better Year Than 2019

Eight years ago, I crossed the finish line at the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, DC. 26.2 miles of step after step after continual step had taken their toll, and I could hear the screaming from my quadricep, hamstring, and calf muscles. My legs were in the most...
In The Beginning…

In The Beginning…

Those are the first few words of one of the most read books. The point of creation began for this world in the beginning. The point of our lives began in the beginning. A brand new chapter of our lives starts in the beginning. We’re now at the end of the Gregorian...

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