happiness Archive
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Everybody Has A Story
Is it time to change yours?Posted on May 22, 2011 | 1 CommentOne of the most useful lessons I’ve learned over the years is that life is more about journeys than destinations. This may sound a bit cliched, but the fact is... -
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.... -
Have A Nice Day
It’s easier than you think.Posted on April 25, 2011 | 1 CommentDid you have a good day today? Or a bad day? If you had a “good” day, there’s a fair chance that you didn’t even notice it. But if you... -
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... -
Getting Unstuck
We don't have the answer, but we do have the question. What are you afraid of?Posted on March 23, 2011 | No CommentsDo you ever get stuck? I mean, stuck in a big way, not just solving a problem, but really STUCK? Well, what I’m about to say may not help. I’m... -
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...