Blog #217 Recently, Reka and I returned from a conference in Dallas where we took a few extra days to have our own personal retreat. Since we are both essentially Solopreneurs, this works well for us. Because our business and personal lives have become so intertwined, we weave in a combination of our business objectives…
Blog #215 When you’re going on vacation, you probably don’t jump in the car and start driving. Most folks typically have a destination in mind and have likely done some research, packing, and preparation. In fact, just getting in the car and hoping that things will work out seems utterly ridiculous. And yet, that is…
Blog #208 Last week, we discussed my favorite quote from Henry Ford, which is, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”. In that post, we talked about the first two steps to achieve your dreams, how to dream big, and the ins and outs of a simple visualization process. This…
With the warm sun coming down on my face, I sat in the grass, tired and shivering as I watched runner after runner cross the finish line. Many of these athletes raised their hands in victory, while some doubled over, bursting into tears. Some had loved ones rush up to support them. More than once,…
This is the final post of a series that addresses the notion of why it’s lonely at the top for most senior leaders. Additionally, this series explains how a trusted advisor can help and what a typical engagement with my clients looks like. Once we’ve clearly defined the client’s vision of success, we’re ready to…
Socialism versus capitalism…don’t like it? You’re a fascist. On our recent sabbatical to northern Italy, Reka and I began finding the crowds and heat unbearable, so we chose to head to Croatia and the Adriatic coast. Knowing little of the military history of Croatia, we decided to go to the museum located on a high…
“Life is a one-time offer, use it well.” – Unknown Last week’s blog highlighted the critical role perspective plays in establishing and reaching our goals, paths, and dreams. This week, we’re going to outline how to build the coolest long-term list you can ever build: a Bucket List. In the 2007 movie with Morgan…
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” – General Creighton Abrams In earlier blogs, we explored why goals work, what well-rounded goals address, and started building some basic ideas on what success will look like when the new year comes to a close. We’ve also outlined your specific goals…now it’s time…
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals – adjust the action steps.” – Confucius In previous posts, I discussed the importance of focusing on your True North, what are the primary motivators in you and your partners life. Once you discover what’s really central to your heart, it…