Category Archives: Motivation
Part 2: The Farm, the Wilderness, and the Beautiful City
(Continued from Part 1) As silence sometimes does, what began as a simple lack of sound became a thing in itself, a force nudging, then pushing.
Technician → Teacher → Artist
I used to build things for people. Then, I started showing people how to solve problems. Now, I show myself why I do all this.
Teaching My Brain That First Means First
A few weeks ago I started writing first thing in the morning instead of reading what other people have written. Leaders lead, y'know? I've discovered another benefit.
Success is a Journey, Not a Destination
Do you dream of the day you're finally successful? Well, stop it.
Reaction Controls Direction. Action Allows Direction.
For the past two weeks I've started every day by writing instead of reading what others have written. Leaders lead, eh? Throughout the day, other ideas come to me. Even when it's not first thing in the morning, I'm writing … Continue reading
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Perceived Empathy and Received Advice
For years, I've known what a bad habit it is to check my email each morning. Buying Don't Check Your Email in the Morning was supposed to help me quash the habit. Instead, the advice didn't connect. It felt like … Continue reading
Why Crowd-Sourcing the Lowest Bidder Makes You Feel Icky
I despise the concept behind these places, the crowd-sourcing for the lowest price places.[1] They seem to legitimise mass exploitation. The point is made that these folks aren't forced to do this . . . or are they? Desperate people … Continue reading
Multi-Dynamic Hal
Last night was our friend Brian K. Wright's first episode of Success Profiles Radio. We met Brian through Hal Elrod, who was Brian's first guest. Hal is the same age as my oldest son, so I'm always surprised at how … Continue reading
Desperate Decisions Don't Deliver
I am told that comedy = tragedy + time. Perhaps with time, this will eventually feel like a funny story to me. It's been over 20 years, though, and it still just feels stupid and embarrassing. Let me tell you … Continue reading