I can’t tell you the last time I heard someone speak (customer, co-worker, relative, or total stranger I overheard standing in the checkout line at the store) without wishing for something. Wishing they had more money Wishing they had a better job Wishing they had a fancier car Wishing they were famous Wishing they had […]
I want you to think about one or two of your closest friends. If you had to tell a story about how you first became friends, would you both tell the same stories? Probably. It’s likely that the two of you shared an experience (attended the same school, worked at the same company, hung out […]
You’re really bad at practice. As a matter of fact, you pretty much suck at it — but you’re supposed to. Practice is your chance to try new things (and many times fail at them) so that when the time comes to do the real thing, you’ll be good (or at least better) at it. […]
Well, today is Sunday and a new work week begins in just a few hours. What kind of week have you decided it will be for you and your business? But, Don (you say)… How can I know what kind of work week I’ll have if it hasn’t even begun? I say the best time […]
You are a brave warrior armed with sword and shield as you enter the labyrinth in pursuit of the monster terrorizing the local villagers. Descriptions of the best vary, but they are all alike in two respects — lots of long claws and lots of sharp teeth. Another citizen has gone missing in the night […]
When you buy a bookcase at someplace like Ikea and take it home to assemble, do you just rip into the box and start pulling out the pieces and parts and begin fastening them together based on how you think the finished piece should look — or do you search for the instructions first so […]
Having a bad day (bad week? bad month?) and it’s resulted in you feeling demotivated and uninspired? Here are a few quick directions for finding your inspiration the next time it wanders off without you. Get Rid of the Bad Mood A bad attitude will chase away ideas, creativity, and inspiration faster than anything else. […]