How I overcame the imposter inside
I used to wear a mask—every single day. It’s how I survived. At the age of 23, I was thrust into a large leadership position for a guy my age. I made it through by pretending and hiding. I felt pressure and stress on a daily basis and nobody knew about my secret addiction I…
Why I don’t pay attention to surveys, test audiences, and competitors
HISTORY SHOWS US, many times we simply get it wrong. Check out these real quotes. “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” Grover Cleveland, US president, 1905 “Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.” Marechal Ferdinand Foch, professor of strategy, 1904 “The horse is here to stay but the automobile is…
When Grown Men Cry in Public—a personal story
Oftentimes the only acceptable emotions for men are laughter or anger. We’re taught from a young age not to cry. In this episode, I share a fresh story about crying for the first time on stage…EVER…this past weekend at the Igniting Souls Conference. I think the story will help you rethink the way you do…
Martyn Wood—SOUL ON FIRE Success Story
Get ready to meet real people with real problems who pushed through and embraced their real potential. My name is Martyn Wood and I have been part of the Igniting Souls Tribe for over three years. This is not the first group I’ve joined, however for me it is the one which has grown me…
Erica McCuen—SOUL ON FIRE Success Story
Get ready to meet real people with real problems who pushed through and embraced their real potential. Tears flood my eyes as I tell my author story. Today, I literally see my dream becoming a reality. I feel humbled and honored. Wow—and to think that just a few short years ago I didn’t think I…
Proof that Baby Boomers can Reinvent Themselves
Change is Inevitable If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less. —General Eric Shinseki The older I get, the more I appreciate my parents, especially their ability to reinvent themselves. The need for reinvention among baby boomers is a growing trend according to USA Today. And US News reveals 10 ways retirement today is…
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4 responses when someone asks to PICK YOUR BRAIN
In the past 24 hours I received a similar request from 4 different people. It went something like this: Can I buy you lunch and pick your brain? I don’t know any of these people well. In fact, I only met one of them. The others were strangers. I appreciate their request and I hear…
My top 10 Learns from the past 12 months
We did it. 1 year and 45 Episodes Later! About a year ago, my friend Jared Easley challenged me to start a podcast. It’s something I wanted to do, but I kept putting off. The usual excuses held me back: lack of time, expertise, technology, etc. One day I finally woke up and realized I…
How to turn your passion into a full-time gig
Are you one of the 86% who feel stuck in your day job? THE PROBLEM: A few years ago I reflected upon my own life. Although I enjoyed portions of my day job, I knew I was trapped. I loved my co-workers, but I also felt the loss of unrealized dreams and untapped potential. I…