The #1 thing I could have done to shave 8 years off of achieving my dream.
I have a confession. I hate waiting. Whether it’s long lines at the grocery store or congestion on the freeway, I absolutely hate wasting time. Recently, I realized why my dream took 8 years longer than it should have. On this episode I reveal the #1 thing I could have done to shave those 8…
I know something about your Enemy
Your Enemy doesn’t care about you. It simply wants you stopped and silenced. Your progress is threatening and so in retaliation, it fires both barrels, trying to keep you down and shut you up. How do I know? Every time I’m about to share an important message via talk, book, or event, it shows up.…
The real reason why you wish you were someone else
“Want to watch a movie tonight,” Kelly asked as we prepped the kids for bed. “Sure, what is it?” I responded back. “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY,” she answered. I’ll admit it, I’m not a movie buff. Often I don’t even know what’s out or what’s coming out. And the movies I do see…
What do you do when you “outgrow” your spouse
Taboo? In our industry I often hear others say: I’m growing at a faster rate than my spouse. Many times high achievers and high performers feel disconnected in their relationships. Does this just “come with the territory” or are there steps you can take to bridge the gap? Is this a false view and an…
3 warning signs you might have victim tendencies
Me…a victim? Seriously? NO WAY! That’s what I thought until I saw the 3 warning signs. Then I realized I was: GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY If you would have met me several years ago (before I left my day job), our conversation would have gone something like this: I feel frustrated. I want to do more but…
Why Imposters are hardwired NOT to succeed
Success doesn’t ruin you, it reveals you. I’ll go first and take off my mask. Early in my professional career I was an imposter. I share that story below or on my internationally syndicated television confession (crazy huh?) BUT first, here’s something else I know. Odds are you’ve felt like an imposter. (Studies reveal about 70% of us…
Great Message + Poor Platform = Bad Experience
Great ideas are no longer enough. Without a platform—something that enables you to get seen and heard—you don’t have a chance. —Michael Hyatt Talent Is No Longer Enough On a January morning, a musical genius stood in a metro station in Washington, DC, and started to play the violin. The violin he used cost 3.5…
How to get paid for sharing your message
“Everybody is in sales.” OK, first time I heard those 4 words I didn’t like it. Truth be told, I disagreed with the premise. But then the person continued… “Whenever you’re trying to convince someone of anything, including you’re opinion, the truth is you’re selling.” “Parents ‘sell’ their children on eating their vegetables, before dessert.” “College…
You are a soul and you have a story
Sometimes stories cry out to be told in such loud voices that you write them just to shut them up. —Stephen King You think in stories, and so do I. From the earliest of times, we’ve retold our history through the spoken word, not the written one. Born into a story, you’re naturally an expert…
CLARITY COMES WITH A COST
A while back I ran into 2 old friends. After the usual chit-chat one of my friends asked the other: Are you happy in your job? Talk about a loaded question. For the next 10 minutes our friend poured out his heart and his questions: Should he change jobs? Should he leave his profession altogether? Should…