This past week was one of the strangest, most emotionally whiplash-inducing weeks I’ve had in a long time. It held everything—Thanksgiving, blessings, struggle, fear, gratitude, perspective—and a few moments that stopped me in my tracks. It began with one of the most significant highs I’ve had in a while. Air Force Cooper Cooper Langston and... Continue Reading →
VOLUME I – THE COURAGE TO BEGIN Prologue – Andy Andrews: The Noticer I first saw Andy speak on stage in Dallas back in the late 90s at a business convention. He was the keynote speaker for the night, and after walking on stage to a thunderous standing ovation, he launched into his prepared talk.... Continue Reading →
I first heard this question from the late great Earl Nightingale. He was one of the pioneering founders of the personal development industry with his iconic classic, "The Strangest Secret." The question and the context in which Earl phrased it stopped me dead in my tracks. He asked if you work as hard to master... Continue Reading →
This principle has been drummed into my consciousness for over twenty years by my long-time mentors, Andy Andrews and the late Jim Rohn. In the spirit of President Harry Truman, Andy says, "The buck stops with you." And Jim said it best in the following: It's really very simple. You are where you are in... Continue Reading →
The first time I ever heard that question was from my long-time mentor Andy Andrews. He was speaking live at a large business convention and shared the story about how his mentor, Jones, asked him that very question. Andy was a young man then, and the answer would change his life. The critical question is... Continue Reading →
Recently when going into the notes app on my iPhone, I made an unexpected discovery. Please understand that I'm not in the habit of using this feature and will typically shoot myself an email or text when I need any sort of reminder. But for some reason, I opened the app and was surprised to find... Continue Reading →
My long time mentor, Andy Andrews, started an online coaching club called Unshakable Entrepreneur a year or so ago which has turned out to be a great and positive influence in my life. Part of the platform includes periodic special "expert" guests where Andy interviews them via Skype. Once the interview is complete, it's posted... Continue Reading →
How often do you hear someone say "I know what I should be doing, I'm just not doing it". The simplicity of their statement implies that the behavior they're seeking is like turning a light on and off. The reality may not be that simple. Stronger forces are likely at work all tied to the... Continue Reading →
The following is the story of how two unlikely individuals provided for a massive shift in perspective on my part and for that I will always be grateful... On March 4th of this year I had surgery on my right shoulder and biceps. My rotator cuff had multiple tears and my biceps tendon was on... Continue Reading →
What do you teach a child to do with a dollar? After all, it's only a dollar, right? Well, there are two primary schools of thought. The first and much more common is that it's only a dollar, so what does it matter? The second and much more intelligent way of thinking is to use... Continue Reading →
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