Throw your list away and start again. Here’s the trick: at the end of the day throw your list away. This is akin to zero-based budgeting and great for thinking creatively about what is really important. Continue reading
I’m a pretty driven guy. I like to get things done, see results, and make a difference in people’s lives. But, that only happens if I am organized and minimize distractions. And it all starts with my planning and my … Continue reading
You’ve done it before and (sorry to say) you will do it again. You procrastinated—even though you swore you wouldn’t. Maybe it was the three sales calls, the lunch time workout, or writing the next chapter in your book. Whatever … Continue reading
We all play small. We learned to play small so long ago we forget it’s not good advice. Well, dear reader, it’s a new year and a good time to stop playing small and start really living out loud. “Don’t … Continue reading
Don’t worry, get going. Nothing beats action. Not more thinking, Not more planning, And certainly not more avoiding. When Fred Smith was told that a centralized over night, guaranteed shipping company was doomed to failure, he started Federal Express anyway. … Continue reading
Just did a seminar yesterday on why resolutions don’t work. Here are the Coles Notes for you… Resolutions have a stigma (88% of them fail), even calling them “resolutions” sets you up to fail. Bummer. Instead, call them Commitments instead … Continue reading
At some time, or another, we have all tried time management techniques. You know the routine: make a list, prioritize, start with the most important task. All good stuff—until it doesn’t work. And then we are left with a To-Do … Continue reading
I know many speakers that won’t like this – but it’s true. Whether you are teaching, coaching, writing advice, or giving the speech of your life nothing trumps a change in behavior. If you don’t motivate, nudge, or instruct the … Continue reading
I just finished my last coaching call following my breakthrough Experts Intensive program in Vancouver last July. I offered a post-program coaching call to all the participants – 30 entrepreneurs took me up on the offer. Experts Intensive is for … Continue reading
I released a video this week on discipline. (see below) I hesitated before hitting SEND on this one. But, I think it’s so important I had to do it. Here’s the background story…. At my July Experts Intensive in Vancouver … Continue reading