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You Don’t Have To Find Out You’re Dying… To Start Living
For those of you who have not heard Zach Sobiech’s story – take 22 minutes to see this mini-documentary. It’s incredibly inspiring and moving. Zach passed away last year on May 20, 2013, but his story...
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The Power of Grit
The difference between high and low performers is not the level of intelligence, IQ scores, health, background, or income level. According to Angela Lee Duckworth’s TED talk, the key difference is...
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The Myth of Perfection
There is a constant struggle between getting stuff done and getting stuff perfect. You may have some grand visions of your book, your business plan, your invention idea being the picture of...
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Don’t Go With Them
Ever have one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Mine was yesterday. I was scheduled to present at a conference this week. I was hoping that my session would be on Wed or Thursday,...
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You Can Ask the Universe
This is a great 1 minute clip of Jim Carrey’s commencement speech at Maharishi University of Management. Here’s the full video if you have 26 minutes. Well worth your time. Jim Carrey is a classic...
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How to Overcome Laziness
How productive have you been this past week? Yes, I know it’s only Thursday and you have 3 more days to make up your lost Mon-Wed, but if you’re like most people – those days can sometimes be lost to...
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Tiny Changes
I like Tony Robbins. A bit campy at times, but the message here is true and powerful. Tiny changes in your body, voice, and attitude can make a world of difference.
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Stop Punching Walls
I’m having one of those days. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not really punching walls, I’m just feeling out of control. There are a ton of things I want (read: need) to get done. By yesterday. I finished...
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Is It Too Much Time?
Everyone complains about not having enough time. It’s up there with complaining about the weather or traffic. It’s a rite of passage into adulthood. But if you really consider how much work actually...
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Stop Doing Nothing
This is a vicious cycle. When you do nothing, you feel guilty, which leads to doing nothing. Pete. Repeat. One quick way out of this cycle? Do something. Anything. Even badly formed actions are better...
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How Do You Deal with Rejection?
I’ve been sending my manuscript out to various people for reviews and blurbs. The response has been outstanding. Even a little overwhelming at times. Everyone who has taken the time to read my book...
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Why Did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Work?
I’m teaching an MBA Social Media Marketing class this semester. One of the most interesting things to happen this summer in July and into August was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and...
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Interview with the Canton Repository
Here’s an article from my interview with Kelli Young, Staff Writer for the Canton Repository. This is an important topic to discuss from multiple perspectives, but especially for those who have been...
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Get Your Hands Dirty
Productive creativity is a funny thing. It frequently appears when we are least expecting it (driving, in the shower, mowing the lawn). Too often we try to manufacture creativity as if between the...
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Chase One Rabbit
It’s here! The book that I’ve been working for over 2 years is finally finished. It’s entitled “Chase One Rabbit.” I’m really excited about it and would love to know what you think:...
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It’s Okay To Say I Don’t Know
I don’t like this response. Especially with my kids. “How did my iPad get 12 new Angry Bird apps?” “I don’t know.” “Why is your brother crying? And why is there a clump of hair in your hand?” “I don’t...
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A Series of Small Wins = Great Results
So many people when they’re starting something new – they just want to jump right in and revolutionize the industry. Don’t try to save the world in one day. Passion is good, but patience and...
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Pick a Lane
At a certain point you have to make a choice. You might be good at a lot of things, but you can’t pursue two things at once. Our brains weren’t designed for this. I know other people have used this...
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Even the Cymbal Player Gets Sheet Music
When I was in the high school concert band, I really wanted to play the drums. But we had an awesome drummer already, his name was Rob Bell. Besides, I was a freshman so there was no way I was getting...
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The Myth of Employee Satisfaction
I was recently speaking with a healthcare executive about the topic of employee engagement. As we were discussing some of the challenges in her organization, something struck me. Here I was talking...
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