April 2012
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“With virtually unlimited options and only limited time - knowing which exciting...”
– I’m not exactly sure where I read this, but it’s my best attempt to recall something I remember seeing recently (either on Twitter or Facebook). Regardless, this is a theme that I’ve noticed in several books I’ve been reading over the past few months, and it’s...
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How To Look Into Your Future, And Change It
Have you ever wanted to know what your future holds? Do you wish you had a time machine so you could see what you will accomplish, what new skills you will develop, and how active and fit you will be in 10-15 years? Well, if you want a glimpse into your future - look no further than your daily habits.
This is something I’ve become keenly aware of over the past few years. It’s easy to fall into...
July 2011
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Debunking "Thank You Economy" Myths
I just finished reading The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk. Its an awesome book with lots of great insights and ideas for businesses. If you aren’t considering the impact of social media on your business yet, you should be.
The purpose of this blog post is to address a few issues I’ve run into with Gary’s philosophy. His message is important and absolutely worth...
March 2011
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Is Piracy Really Stealing? Is It That Simple?
For some reason, the idea that “piracy is stealing” has become a controversial subject online. Some people believe that there is a justification for taking other peoples work without paying for it. In this short post, I hope to address two of the common excuses used by pirates.
Copying Isn’t Subtracting, It’s Re-Producing… Right?
One view is that copying...
February 2011
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January 2011
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“If you make your business possible to replicate, you’re not going to be...”
– If you haven’t had a chance to read Linchpin by Seth Godin, I recommend you check it out. In it, Seth successfully turns modern business theory upside down. He quickly highlights the flawed mentality of businesses that are founded on automation and dispensable workers. This, he explains, is a...
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Aren’t You Glad Success Isn’t Easy?
When it comes right down to it, building a successful business is simple. However, there is a big difference between “simple” and “easy”. Simple means everyone can do it, but easy means everyone will do it. When everyone does something, the reward for doing it quickly disappears.
Climbing mount Everest, running a marathon, learning to play an instrument, getting into shape, starting your own...
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“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we...”
– A great quote to consider when faced with a difficult challenge. A consistent focus on learning and personal improvement will allow you to overcome any obstacle.
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New Years Resolutions vs. 21-Day Habits
I am encouraged to see most of my friends and colleagues are skipping out on near years resolutions this year. Everyone seems to be realizing that any day is a great day to make a positive change in their life, and that they can set goals on December 31st just as easily as they can on January 1st.
I’d like to take this opportunity to share the concept of 21-day habits (as taught by Strategic...