Recommended Reads
How can we not recommend our OWN book? A lighthearted but heartfelt, entertaining riff on getting off your duff. The short punchy chapters are perfect for in-flight or coffee break reading. Learn more at KickYourAss101.com, or pick it up on Amazon.
Nick says: If you want advice on how to stick to something and become, very, very good at it, read Mastery by George Leonard. And be prepared for some serious hard work!
Ian says: If a book with the word "soul" in the title makes you uneasy, maybe you ain't got none. Care of the Soul is a practical and inspiring book that reminds us that we don't have to be "religious" to lead a soulful life.
Success Archive
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Save the World, Make a Million Bucks
But Not at the Same Time!Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsI 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.... -
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 CommentsI 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... -
Are You In The Saddle?
Or just talking about how nice the horses are?Posted on May 10, 2011 | 1 CommentI have a friend who – for her entire life – has wanted to own and operate a riding arena for horses. She’s now in her forties, and actually is... -
Keep Your Dang Monkey
And Take One of Mine, Too!Posted on May 1, 2011 | No CommentsIf 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.... -
If You Want to Get Rich, Work for Free!
Earning Money vs Creating WealthPosted on March 30, 2011 | No CommentsDo 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... -
The Success Triangle – Skills, Effort and Attitude
Posted on March 22, 2011 | No CommentsToday 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... -
You Don’t Drown by Falling In Water
You Drown by Not Learning to Swim!Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever heard the saying: “You don’t drown by falling in water, you only drown if you stay there.” As far as I can figure out, it was first... -
Fake It ’til You Make It – Not Until You Break It
Kidding yourself to get through tough times with your venture is a powerful tool. Just don't make it your business model.Posted on March 5, 2011 | No CommentsYou’ve probably heard of the “fake it ’til you make it” approach. It has been espoused by everyone from Amway to Alcoholics Anonymous, to Zig Ziglar. While it may sound... -
Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason!
Until we CHOOSE the reasonPosted on March 4, 2011 | No CommentsI want to talk to you for a few minutes about a saying I’m sure you’ve heard many times. Maybe you even use it yourself from time to time. I...