Pare It Down To The Essential

Pare It Down To The Essential

There is beauty in simplicity. Take a moment and close your eyes. Imagine you are on the beach of a tropical island. The sand on the bottom of your feet. The sound of the waves lapping on the beach. Life doesn’t get much simpler than that. Life slows down for everyone...
The Secret to A Better Life

The Secret to A Better Life

Necessity is the mother of invention, and when there is necessity, we must be the own mother of our invention. What would you do if you suddenly lost everything, and you had to start over with nothing? Would you be more creative after your loss or before your loss?...
What I learned from falling down a waterfall

What I learned from falling down a waterfall

It was 25 degrees, and there I was at the bottom of the waterfall soaking wet from head to toe. I thought I took all the precautions to keep myself safe, but I lost my grip and slid down the 40-foot waterfall. I stood up and to check if I had any injuries, and...
Now Is The Time To Be A Hero

Now Is The Time To Be A Hero

Yesterday I wrote about how this new recession is an Invitation to Improvement. We have an invitation before us to become better businesspeople and to serve our customers and clients better than before. There is an economic reality that we must always remember. People...
Three Top Ways To Motivate Your Team Members

Three Top Ways To Motivate Your Team Members

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wave a magic wand and instantly motivate your employees? Have you ever watched a sports movie where the coach delivers a roaring motivational speech? All the players look deep within them after the speech and the find something extra to...
Begin With the End In Mind

Begin With the End In Mind

What is it that you are building? If you don’t know what you want to build, then it doesn’t matter what you do. Too often when we are dissatisfied with our lot in life the default reaction is we want to escape our lot. While this could be an effective way to move out...

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