About Author: Nicklaus

Nicklaus
Website
http://japanesemartialartscenter.com
Description
Nick has studied the martial arts and philosophies of Asia for 44 years, and has used their principles to start five successful businesses, including SEO Ann Arbor. He's an attorney, entrepreneur, consultant, and author of four books on martial arts, including Budo Mind and Body, which was featured in Black Belt Magazine. He advises a wide variety of businesses and individuals on marketing, motivation, mastery, success, and kicking your ass into gear.

Posts by Nicklaus

  • About 3 years ago, after reading perhaps the 100th self-help guide telling me I should simply

    Happiness

    You can't buy it for a million bucks!
    Posted on October 19, 2011 | No Comments
    About 3 years ago, after reading perhaps the 100th self-help guide telling me I should simply "decide to be happy," I decided to put aside my lifetime of cynicism and simply give it a try.

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  • For the same reason that flow is so enjoyable – the fact that it’s all-encompassing – it is also an extraordinary state for learning.

    Flow Toward Mastery

    Get yourself engaged, slightly off balance, and completely focused on the moment
    Posted on October 13, 2011 | 1 Comment
    For the same reason that flow is so enjoyable – the fact that it’s all-encompassing – it is also an extraordinary state for learning.

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  • Settling when you're an explorer could be a big mistake. Embrace your inner explorer and discover the exciting new horizons beyond the next mountain range!

    In the Land of Business, are you a Settler or an Explorer?

    You may not want to start on that fort until you know if you're gonna stay!
    Posted on September 12, 2011 | No Comments
    Settling when you're an explorer could be a big mistake. Embrace your inner explorer and discover the exciting new horizons beyond the next mountain range!

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  • I’m involved in a partnership venture called SEO Ann Arbor. My business partner is Don Prior, who owns Network Services Group, LLC, just about the greatest computer services business on...

    Time and Effort is for Sissies and Samurai

    But I'll Whup Ya if You Don't Get Busy!
    Posted on August 9, 2011 | No Comments
    I’m involved in a partnership venture called SEO Ann Arbor. My business partner is Don Prior, who owns Network Services Group, LLC, just about the greatest computer services business on...

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  • Have you ever noticed there is always stuff that gets in the way of the things you want to do?

    All the Stuff that Gets in the Way of the Things You Want To Do!

    You know it's gonna come up
    Posted on June 8, 2011 | No Comments
    Have you ever noticed there is always stuff that gets in the way of the things you want to do?

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  •   I just finished reading a really interesting book. It’s called Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior The authors are Ori and Rom Brafman, and I highly recommend it....

    Save the World, Make a Million Bucks

    But Not at the Same Time!
    Posted on May 26, 2011 | No Comments
      I just finished reading a really interesting book. It’s called Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior The authors are Ori and Rom Brafman, and I highly recommend it....

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  • I got reminded of an important business concept this morning at a meeting with one of my young business mentors. His name is James Snider and he has great insight...

    Lead or Follow, but Definitely Get Out of the Way!

    Are you appealing to a too-educated segment of your potential client base?
    Posted on May 16, 2011 | No Comments
    I got reminded of an important business concept this morning at a meeting with one of my young business mentors. His name is James Snider and he has great insight...

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  • If you’re into the idea of becoming successful, or if you want to get even more successful than you already are, I think you ought to become an obsessive reader....

    Keep Your Dang Monkey

    And Take One of Mine, Too!
    Posted on May 1, 2011 | No Comments
    If you’re into the idea of becoming successful, or if you want to get even more successful than you already are, I think you ought to become an obsessive reader....

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  • Do you know the fastest way to get rich? I don’t know if I do, either, but it’s not by asking your boss for a raise! A guy who does...

    If You Want to Get Rich, Work for Free!

    Earning Money vs Creating Wealth
    Posted on March 30, 2011 | No Comments
    Do you know the fastest way to get rich? I don’t know if I do, either, but it’s not by asking your boss for a raise! A guy who does...

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  • Today a client asked me, “how can you run a law practice and an SEO business, teach at your martial arts dojo, consult for businesses, write for several blogs, and...

    The Success Triangle – Skills, Effort and Attitude

    Posted on March 22, 2011 | No Comments
    Today a client asked me, “how can you run a law practice and an SEO business, teach at your martial arts dojo, consult for businesses, write for several blogs, and...

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