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January 7, 2016

How To Persevere in 2016

A couple years ago I started pre-defining my years with a single word. In 2014 my word was Transformational:…


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Published on January 07, 2016 04:20

December 17, 2015

Compounding Interest: The Secret To A Successful Career

“If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but…


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Published on December 17, 2015 05:00

December 9, 2015

6 Of The Most Painful Self-Publishing Mistakes I Made While Publishing My First Book

I recently completed my first book. I refer to this experience as “a journey” with anyone who is polite…


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Published on December 09, 2015 04:00

September 29, 2015

How to Be a Better Person: 15 Painless Ways to Invest In Yourself

My former company recently asked me to speak at their national conference. I didn’t leave on “good” terms with…


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Published on September 29, 2015 05:29

August 19, 2015

The Most Underrated Quality of an Awesome Leader

A business requires numerous things for success. For starters, ideas. The business then requires follow through on said ideas. The business requires a little luck. It…


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Published on August 19, 2015 04:55

July 30, 2015

The Most Counterintuitive Way to Take More Risks

1 Cup Quinoa 1/2 Cup Chopped Organic Green Bell Peppers 1/2 Cup Chopped Organic Mushrooms 1/2 Cup Protein (Lean…


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Published on July 30, 2015 04:35

June 11, 2015

What If…Overcoming “Scared to Death” Syndrome

I’m scared to death of pushing forward with this book. I said it. I can back out anytime. I…


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Published on June 11, 2015 04:20

June 3, 2015

5 Steps to Getting Better Sleep and Being More Productive

Being wasteful is pompous. Some people prefer wasting talent, some time, others their resources. I see something deeply irresponsible about being…


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Published on June 03, 2015 05:59

May 4, 2015

5 Ways To Practice Being More Self-Disciplined

Self-discipline is a muscle. The more you use it, the more stronger it gets. Show me a top performer and…


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Published on May 04, 2015 03:57