Monthly Archives: January 2012

Visioning has the power to take you from where you are to where you want to be.  It doesn’t matter how hopeless.  It doesn’t matter how far you’ve veered off the path.  It doesn’t matter how desperate you are…visioning can change your life. In this post, I have the privilege of giving you a glimpse ... Read More

Mac has the PC. Lamborghini has Ferrari. Batman has the Joker. Democrats have the Republicans. Coke has Pepsi. Whom do you have? You need a nemesis!  Sure, you may be just starting out.  Sure, you may have plenty of battles to fight without having to worry about a nemesis. BUT… a nemesis can catapult you ... Read More

Thanks to Ari Weinzweig, co-founder and managing partner of Zingerman’s, my business and life are much better.  You see, it was Ari who introduced me to the strategic approach to visioning. Prior to reading Ari’s book, A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Building a Great Business, I thought visioning was some “crazy” new-age meditation technique.  Boy ... Read More

Charlie “Tremendous” Jones once said, “You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet.” Now that we live in an “online” world… I’m sure that Charlie would agree that it is not only the books you read but also the ... Read More

When the ball drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2012, and the clock strikes 12… you will have just completed another year of your life.  Spent 365 days that you’ll never be able to spend again.  How will you have spent those days?  Did you make them count?  Did you make a difference?  ... Read More

In case you haven’t noticed, 2012 is well underway. For many, New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. Many people have relegated themselves to another year of mediocrity. But not you! You’re taking action. You’re getting things done. You’re honing your skills. You’re gonna make 2012 your best year! Right? “I don’t think much of ... Read More

Don’t ignore profits. Don’t be afraid to charge people. Don’t be afraid to value yourself. Make decisions quickly. Take calculated risks. Get out of your comfort zone. Don’t ignore perception. Don’t ignore the frame. Image is very important. Don’t ignore relationships. Don’t expect quick success. Work, Work, Work, Work, Work, Work, Rest Fail early, learn, ... Read More

Are you where you thought you’d be by January 2012? (I’m not.)  Are you closer to reaching your goals? (I am, although I often feel like they are further away.)  Do you feel like your goals are out of reach? I feel like I made significant progress in 2011… but at the same time I still ... Read More

One interaction with him is all it takes.  It’s something you’ll remember for life! He understands what it means to be larger than life, and in some respects he could be considered a celebrity. I don’t know exactly when my first interaction with him occurred, but it had to be close to 10 years ago. ... Read More

I had an interesting conversation with a relatively new business owner last week.  He was sharing his frustrations about dealing with one of his employees and was asking for tips about training his employees. I believe if you hire people who share your vision then you won’t need checklists and constant management.  I believe that ... Read More