The people I love the best jump into work head first without dallying in the shallows and swim off with sure strokes almost out of sight. They seem to become natives of that element, the black sleek heads of seals bouncing like half-submerged balls. I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy … Continue reading »
Directives
Envision Greatness. Laugh Out Loud And Often. Seize Every Opportunity. Don’t Wait For Tomorrow. Think Freely. Make Your HEART Sing. Be Creative. Today Is The Day.
Challenge the Rules
According to the ancient prophecy, whoever could untie the “Gordian Knot” was destined to become King of Asia. All who tried failed to solve this complicated puzzle. Then Alexander the Great had a turn. After fruitless attempts to find a starting point, he was stymied. Finally, he said, “Ill just have to make up my own knot-untying … Continue reading »
Let’s Go Crazy – 30 Day Video Challenge – Day 2
Life is too short to be so serious. How do you cope when the pressures of the world start to weigh you down? Check out this clip to find out how to find relief in stressful times. I’d love to hear how you relieve stress. Sound off in the comments section to get the converstation started.
The Lunch Pail Manifesto
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to post this amazing manifesto in honor of one of my heros Steven Pressfield. If you haven’t checked out his work you should, it’s life-changing! Enter Shawn Coyne… The Lunch Pail Manifesto 1. We must find the work that brings our lives meaning. 2. We must strive to make … Continue reading »
Just Call Me Forrest Gump…
I’m in love with running. I didn’t always feel this way, but recently it has become one of my favorite activities. It allows for the opportunity to silence the noise, clear and free my mind, and provides the energy needed to get through the day. I’ve found a routine that leaves me in a place … Continue reading »
The Decision: There’s No Turning Back Now
The Decision: There’s No Turning Back Now “I’m burdened with glorious purpose.” – Loki While those words aren’t my own, they accurately describe what lead me to make… *cue the dramatic soap opera music* THE DECISION! *gasp* I would love to disclose every detail of the decision but at this point I’m not ready to … Continue reading »
How To Succeed In Life And In Business
Thanks to Mark Treger for making an impression, this one stuck. Get it right for the customer Get cost down Take market share
There comes a point when…
you have to let go. you throw caution to the wind. a bold proclamation is the appropriate response. you have to go do. you make a decision. you live and love. momentary irresponsibility frees you. you can’t take no for an answer. you have to pursue your dream. you choose to live the life you’ve … Continue reading »
Expect the Unexpected
Mediocre performance yields mediocre results. Likewise, average performance yields average results. One can come to expect that the amount of time and effort exerted should/will yield a similar outcome. If the product of your work is garbage the outcome will be garbage. In the words of my wise friend T “garbage in equals garbage out.” … Continue reading »
