Money is expensive. That new job offer that pays alot... That new promotion and raise? How much of you are they buying? There's nothing wrong with money (It's the love of it that throws us off). That job you were offered might be a great opportunity. It could be all you've ever wanted. Just don't chase the money. And don't confuse money with success. Money isn't success. Success is success. Money is a tool that buys things. Money isn't free. You will pay for it in some way. Time … [Read more...]
Is it time for a little perspective?
October 3, 2011 by
The ladies read their visions to the person sitting next to them. We talked about the visions they wrote and spoke. One of the women said that she had a hard time believing that she could make her vision a reality. I asked the group a question. Who heard a vision that they think the person reading it could make happen? Every hand shot up. They were all afraid. They didn't think they could do what they dreamed. They were all confident that the person next to them could do it. What … [Read more...]
Do it right. Get it done.
September 26, 2011 by
Sometimes I get caught up in trying to making something be right. I'll look for the perfect image for a presentation. Or the ideal color for a header. It's easy to get sucked into details. The details could make something perfect if they were right. The value the perfection adds isn't worth the price of lost momentum. Nine times out of ten, I don't finish when I chase perfection. The habit of finishing creates momentum. The habit of perfection slows things down. One habit produces … [Read more...]
How do I find myself?
September 23, 2011 by
I looked at the clock. It was 12:13am. I'd been working for the last 11 hours without a break. I was building a website for a cause I believed in. I lost myself. Time evaporated. I was engaged in solving a problem. Progress was made. I felt good about how I spent my energy as time passed. There are other times I wonder whether I'm on the right path. I feel lost. I ask myself, "Am I living out my purpose? Maybe I need to spend time to find myself." There's two problems with … [Read more...]
The habit habit
September 14, 2011 by
I got out of the habit of good habits. My Mom visited me a few weeks ago. The following week I celebrated a birthday over the course of a few days. Then we welcomed a new nephew to our family. We spent time in the hospital and visiting. I loved seeing my Mom. I had a great time for my birthday. It was wonderful spending time with family to celebrate the nephew. I changed my routine that week. I adapted it to the circumstances. I had been working out 6 days/week. I lost 10 lbs. … [Read more...]
What bed are you sleeping in?
September 8, 2011 by
I got an email from a friend a few weeks ago. Leslie was looking for advice. She was trying to make a decision. The looming fear behind the decision was "What if it doesn't work or if I don't like it?" She didn't want to make a bed or lay in one ... because it might be the right one. Goldie Locks broke into a bear's house and tried 3 different bowls of porridge, 3 different size chairs and 3 different beds before she found the ones that were just right for her. What are you willing … [Read more...]
Is it time for a new standard?
September 6, 2011 by
I screamed out of frustration. I hit another ball into the net. I was taking group lessons after not playing for 10 years. I expected myself to be the second coming of Roger Federer. The tennis coach came over. He scolded me. He said, "You don't have a right to get frustrated with how you're playing. You haven't practiced enough to expect yourself to do consistently well." I expect more from myself than I rightfully should. I'm not Wolfgang Puck. I don't have an professional … [Read more...]
What if you don’t want to?
August 30, 2011 by
There will times that you don't want to work. There will be times that you don't want to smile. There are times you don't want to be friendly. There will be times when you don't want to deliver. Do it anyway. It doesn't have to be perfect. I just has to be done. … [Read more...]
Is your hole deep enough?
August 26, 2011 by
Rich told me he had no room for error. He has no money in the bank. If the business he bought doesn't turn around - quickly - his family doesn't eat. Rich is motivated. He's in a pretty deep hole. Joe just had to sell one of his businesses. He wasn't investing in it. The business got pretty run down ... Like an old house that hasn't been maintained. Joe is on the tail end of his business life. He's got the money he needs to finish this ride called life. Joe doesn't have a very deep hole. … [Read more...]
Dictate the future
August 24, 2011 by
I asked the group to close their eyes. I suggested they think about a day in the future (You can do this, too). I guided them with some questions. "Go six months out. Create a picture as vivid and real as possible. What goals have you achieved? What big wins are you celebrating? What is happening on this day 6 months out that isn't happening today? What clients are you talking to? What deals have you closed? What have you created? What's your business model? What's happening with … [Read more...]
