Life, like business, can throw you some unexpected curveballs on occasion. No big story… I just wanted to share a few of the things I’ve learned overcoming some challenges in the last few weeks. Mine have been more of the personal nature than business lately but it seems to me the same lessons apply. A…
Everybody’s talking about the late hit out of bounds with just a few seconds left in the Cincinnati vs. Kansas City game during the game last weekend. The penalty allowed KC to kick the game winning field goal as time ran out. I’m not naming names here for a reason – it doesn’t matter (and…
During my second visit in only 10 days, to the Orthopedic Surgeon’s office, last week, the PA looked at me and said “have you considered a cane”? I’m 59, not 89… To say I was a little less than open to the idea would be an understatement (a major one)! At the time my knee…
As I was watching a couple of the NFL playoff games this weekend it struck me that these are usually some of the best games of the season. As I thought about it and started to wonder why these games are usually close and really good games. All the games in a season matter. The…
It makes me sad when I hear people say they couldn’t make their businesses work. Even more sad to me is when they talk about how they invested in so many courses and programs and maybe even coaching but it “didn’t work.” These people are frustrated, confused, upset and many times, defeated. And for the…
Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He was named the NCAA College Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. He received Rookie of the Year in the NBA in 1985. He was the 3rd overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in 1984. Michael Jordan was one of the best basketball…
I don’t think I’ve ever done this before, but I’m taking the next 2 weeks off from writing the newsletter. Every Thursday for as long as I can remember something has gone out from me at 10am Eastern time. A tip. Content. A note. A message of some kind. And I’ll be back with you…
I’m spending the week with a little one… and I’m not sure who’s having more fun. Him or me! Six days of bliss… smiles… laughter… play… and love! It’s amazing how many lessons you can learn from a 17-month-old. The pure joy in everything he does. Whether for the first time or for the hundredth…
What can you accomplish in 30 days? A lot… A little… Almost nothing… The answer really depends on YOU! December 1st! The first day of the last month of this year. You can choose to sit back and watch the next 30 days go by… or you can plan and prepare so on January 2nd,…
Do you underestimate yourself? Do you tell yourself you aren’t good enough? Not deserving? Have imposter’s syndrome? STOP IT!! YOU are a Rock Star!! And the first place you have to be a Rock Star is with yourself. Stop comparing yourself to others. Stop thinking about what you’re not and what hasn’t happened on your…
