How to Train for Life: A candid interview with Cliff Ravenscraft about his recent transformation
Can one choice ignite a movement? Podcast superstar Cliff Ravenscraft knows firsthand how this is entirely possible. Over a year ago he decided to make a brave lifestyle change. Every single day since then he’s been faithful with his commitment, posting his progress and inviting accountability. (His choice inspired me to make 2 major changes…
How to Remember your Future
You’ve probably been taught a lie… …that memory works only one direction—backward. We often refer to memory this way. We talk about “remembering” things in our past. Who we choose. What we ate. When we left. Where we went. Why we acted. But what if memory worked two directions—backward AND forward? The latest in brain science…
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…
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 get successful people to mentor you
Don’t Pick Their Brain First of all, don’t you dare ask a potential mentor to meet so you can “pick their brain.” Regardless of your motives, this type of request screams ignorant and unaware. At the minimum it’s the wrong approach. However, when you understand the insider rules, you’ll realize it’s just plain offensive. If you…
Why dating and collaborating in business is better than getting married and buried
I care about helping you achieve success in business and life. Too often people don’t know who to partner with, especially when first starting out. The wrong type of business relationships can sink you and your potential to be profitable. Remember, your time is one of your biggest assets. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the…
5 reasons you SHOULD compare yourself
5 Kernels of Corn We had a tradition growing up. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving every year, our family would gather to hear our pastor tell us the Thanksgiving story. Pastor Phil was a former history teacher and he couldn’t hold back a lecture. We didn’t mind. He told the story with such conviction and passion. It evolved…
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…
Why I had to fail 5 times last week before I succeeded once
(This post is the funny, but true backstory to my new Igniting Souls audio blog on iTunes. You can Subscribe to it FREE here. I suggest listening to episode 6 first. You’ll realize why when you read below.) Is failure friend or foe? Some people are allergic to failure. In the past, I certainly…