Mike McCann's Blog, page 5
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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