motivation Archive
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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 CommentsSettling 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! -
Just Say No
And Leave Yes-terday Behind YouPosted on August 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsI was talking to a two-year-old the other day, and you know what they told me? “No”. A lot. This finely-honed skill possessed by a typical two-year-old is unfortunately part... -
Stuart Smalley Was Right
You ARE good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people DO like you.Posted on August 15, 2011 | 1 CommentDo you ever talk to yourself? Maybe you should. I’m always a little surprised when I ask people I’m working with if they’ve ever heard of or put to work... -
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 CommentsI’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... -
Fear And Making Change
Our attempts at seeking security may be the most common cause of our fears.Posted on July 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe other day I was standing at an intersection, waiting to cross the street. A local panhandler asked the man in a business suit standing next to me “can you... -
All the Stuff that Gets in the Way of the Things You Want To Do!
You know it's gonna come upPosted on June 8, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever noticed there is always stuff that gets in the way of the things you want to do? -
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....