Actually Do The Hard Stuff? Yes, I’ve Found It Has Mind-blowing Results.
Do the hard stuff. Don’t avoid it. It’s counterintuitive, but that is how you learn to do hard things. But doing it and failing. And then doing the hard thing again until you get it right. Friday’s are always the hardest day for me to wake up. I don’t know why. But not being a […]
The Definition of a Growth Mindset? A Short Guide to Being Remarkable.
What is the definition of a growth mindset? Sometimes, when I’m asked about being successful, my answer is short. “I have a growth mindset.” But what does that mean, really? I believe a couple of things. Having a passion and a purpose. Hard work with maximum effort. A positive attitude even in the face of […]
What Achievement Really Defines Success as an Entrepreneur?
What defines success as an entrepreneur? It’s really an interesting question. And, if I’m being honest, it’s one that I’ve had trouble answering from time to time. But, tonight, as I sit down to write after another evening at the baseball field, it dawns on me what the real answers are. First, I am an […]
How to Start Being More Productive? An Easily Achievable Method.
So you want to know how to start being more productive? When you think about being more productive with your time, you have to react to unexpected obstacles. In particular, how do you react to unexpected dead time? When that unexpected dead time crops up, here’s my advice: Ask yourself, “Is this how I’d spend […]
The Benefits of Time Management? More Productivity. More Free Time.
I often talk to people about the benefits of time management. This morning, I talked about why time management is important. Because every moment is fleeting. Every moment wasted is gone forever. You can’t get them back. Every weeknight through February 14, we have Regulators Baseball Club winter workouts. We are on the field from […]
525,600 Reasons Why Time Management Is Important for Success
There are 525,600 reasons why time management is important for success. Each one is unique in its own way… Every morning I wake up around 5:30 AM (depending on how many times I say, “Hey Siri, snooze.”). But no matter what, I’m up by 6 AM. I don’t say this to imply that I’m a […]
Want Success Now? Focus on the Critical Few. Avoid the Trivial Many.
I’m going to say that my ability to focus on the critical few things that drive growth is one of my biggest assets. It’s helped me grow my agency to a size that is comfortable, and the leverage to continue it on a path to growth. It allows me to let it run somewhat automatically. […]
What is One Percent Better? It’s an Exciting Lifestyle.
What is one percent better? What does that mean in practice? As I woke up this morning (after struggling with the warm blanket holding me down), I felt a burst of excitement. It’s been one week. One week of applying the one percent better mindset. It started with brushing my teeth. It grew to me […]
Want Success? Find a Growth Opportunity. Actually Have the Courage to Take It.
What do you do with a growth opportunity? Let me start by saying that – as far as growth and opportunities are concerned – today was a great day. All the dashboards, of course, came out well. The actual blog is live, and I’m very happy with the look of it. I need to create […]
Control the Controllables. Ignore the Rest. See Massive Positive Changes?
We have to control the controllables. And you cannot worry about the rest. You’ll go mad. I remember a time a few years ago. I was getting out of my BMW at my mom’s house. She asked me something that surprised me. “How are you so calm and happy all the time? With so much […]