Taking Action

Taking Action

One of my business partners told me that making no decision was a decision.  This bias for action is exactly what my dad meant when he said “Do something, even if it’s wrong.”  The point is that even if we make a bad decision, then at least we have the opportunity to...
Recognizing Failure and Motivation

Recognizing Failure and Motivation

You might make the argument that if you’re currently happy, why make any changes?  This is the demon of procrastination inside you trying to convince you that the status quo is “good enough”.  The problem is that the status quo cannot be maintained...
Internal vs External Motivation

Internal vs External Motivation

To become successful in your quest, you also have to  take a deep dive look at your motivation.  Motivation is the backbone of self discipline.  Applying self discipline to the other essential skills of planning, consistent implementation, continuous learning, and...
External vs Internal Confidence

External vs Internal Confidence

External confidence is what you project to others. It can be faked. Internal confidence is the security you receive from years of introspection and self improvement. External confidence can get you through a moment, but internal confidence can get you through life. It...
What Are You Working For?

What Are You Working For?

I’m sure you have heard this question before and you are probably about to blow this off as a philosophical rant. Most people would. It’s ok, most people aren’t wealthy either. Wealthy and successful people ask themselves a form of this question daily. It’s not as...
The Focus Formula

The Focus Formula

Focus is the single greatest determinant of success. It is made up of two fundamental and critical skills – prioritization and persistence. Prioritization is the ability to evaluate opportunities and sort them by relevance, in alignment with your goals....