If you are anything like me, you are always looking for good books to read. I used to spend hours scouring reviews on Amazon, hoping to stumble across a “good” book. If you’ve ever attempted this “review” approach you likely have a stack of books, that despite the glowing reviews, just didn’t benefit you. After ... 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
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
Do you hear that? Listen carefully… Now do you hear it? NO?!? Good, I don’t hear anything either. For a minute I thought I was losing it. But if you don’t hear it either, then I guess everything is fine. Oh, what’s that? You want to know what I’m talking about? Okay, but first I’d ... Read More
In case you didn’t know… Neil Patel is “Kind of a Big Deal.” No seriously, Neil is really a big deal, and if you follow his advice he’ll help you become a big deal. I live in Central Louisiana, which is like living in the dark ages when it comes to technology. So when I founded ... Read More
You’re gonna do what? That’s crazy….you’ll never make it! The economy sucks. The competition is fierce. Why waste your time? You don’t stand a chance. Why don’t you just buy a franchise? So much for encouragement, huh?! Dave really didn’t care – he had a grand vision. I know, a lot of people have grand ... Read More
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