I know that question sounds crazy; however, I did and actually much, much more. My story starts with the freedom of getting my driver's license as a sixteen-year-old. I was already hooked on diet soft drinks, so whenever I stopped to buy gas for my car, I would treat myself to an extra-large Diet Coke... Continue Reading →
How Are You Shaping Your Path?
How are you shaping your path? You may not know what I'm referring to if you've not read the book, Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. You see, you have two brains which the authors represent with the analogy of an elephant and a rider. The rider represents your logical "thinky" brain which typically runs... Continue Reading →
The Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned From Darren Hardy – Part 2
This post is part two of a follow-up to the background story for how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the second half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster": 6... Continue Reading →
The Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned From Darren Hardy – Part 1
This post is part one of a follow-up to the background story for how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the first half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Compound Effect": 1 -... Continue Reading →
How I Met Darren Hardy
It's often been said that thin threads of circumstance bring people into our lives, and my introduction to Darren Hardy is a great example. I was living in Broomfield, CO, in the Spring of 2012 when a member at the gym where I was working gave me a CD called "Making the Shift." The author... Continue Reading →
No Multi-Tasking Required
I've always believed that thin threads bring people into our lives and in the Summer of 2012, a friend gave me a CD that introduced me to Darren Hardy, who at the time was the Publisher of Success Magazine. Darren is one of the sharpest guys on the planet and I've been studying and following... Continue Reading →
At Some Point, We All Need a Little Help
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 →
My Secret Weapon
One of my first mentors in the “iron game” taught me to keep track of my workouts. I was eager to progress and took his suggestion to heart and now have journals dating back to my earliest days in the gym. There is power in keeping a journal. Training is hard work and should be... Continue Reading →
So How About Those New Year’s Resolutions?
With the first month of 2016 coming to a close, New Years seems like only a distant memory. It is by far the most popular day of the year for setting new goals and resolutions and yet most people fall short of reaching them. Ever wonder why? Leadership expert John Maxwell teaches not to make... Continue Reading →
A Little Perspective & Gratitude…Please
Do you struggle with mornings? Ask the average person how they're doing in the morning and a common answer will be "Not bad under the circumstances". Another typical answer is "I don't know, its to early to tell". These are some of the saddest words I hear and it breaks my heart for people... Continue Reading →