Very few have the guts to Dream Big. So many of us think small. We dream in miniatures. Why? Dreaming Big is scary. Dreaming Big takes work. Is a 100K business less scary than a 1 million dollar business? Is a 10 million dollar business less scary then a 1 billion dollar business? Right now, [...] Read more »
Happy Birthday To Me
Today I’m 2 years old. (Although the calendar says I’m 42). Something grand happened when I turned 40 – I entered my second life. Now that might be deep for all of you to process on a weekend, but believe me, this is true. The year 2009, the year I turned 40 was a hell [...] Read more »
A Question About Identity
The question after lunch went like this, “Why do you think they’re so invested in this thing?” I initially responded, “I have no idea”. Then…all of a sudden…I said, “Wait, I know EXACTLY why. Because their identity is so wrapped up in this that if it ever failed or if they left, they would lose [...] Read more »
Developing a Steady Confidence
My friend Jim Robbins, author and musician, put together this video blog on the concept of steady confidence. This was encouraging to me. Not only was he referring to “me” at the beginning (one of his friends going through stuff), but he’s displaying a truthfulness to his own situation by actually understanding and speaking out [...] Read more »
Oprah Winfrey on Surrender
Regardless if you believe in God or not, or whether you have any affection or disdain for Oprah Winfrey – please put this aside and watch this 10 minute segment on surrender. This revelation of surrender is so vital to understanding your success, identity, and purpose, that if you fail to understand it, you will [...] Read more »
Do You Think The Caterpillar Is Afraid To Turn Into A Butterfly?
When a caterpillar is born, do they know what’s in store for them? I mean, they come into the world, and discover that their life is pretty messy. They crawl in the dirt, eat leaves, and probably don’t move more than a few hundred square feet from where they were born. They constantly are in [...] Read more »
The Myth That Hard Work Will Bring You Success
His demeanor was decidedly downtrodden, his confidence down, and his spirit was broken – why hasn’t his hard work been rewarded? Why have others leap-frogged him on the company success ladder? As I sat across the table from this young man, my heart broke – because he is my friend, and he’s learning a tough [...] Read more »
Are You An Innovator or an Imitator?
?”I quickly realized that I had some kind of calling. But, just as quickly I realized that what was most important to me was following my own path—and not the one that was laid down by others.” – Tori Amos If I had wished for someone to intervene in my life this past decade, it [...] Read more »
Be Your True Self
This is not about me, it’s about you. But for me to make this about you, you need to know me. That will require me to reveal my true self to you. Confused? Too many people put on masks and persona’s to be something to someone that they are not. I played that role to [...] Read more »
