Accountability: it’s not what you think it is Sep 02, 2021

Accountability is a magic wand. It’s the secret sauce that helps you achieve whatever you want. It practically guarantees you’ll hit your mark. 

And it’s not what you think it is. 

Most people thi...

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This is more important than your action plan Aug 27, 2021

When I talk about planning, most people immediately think of action plans or the steps that’ll take them from A to Z. It makes sense – we do actually need to know how we’re going to get to where we ...

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When it doesn’t work out the way you expected Aug 20, 2021

What do you do when the idea you’re 1000% certain about turns out to be wrong? 

About three or four years ago, as I was running a goal setting workshop, I met a participant who was so excited about...

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Who’s responsible for all of this? Aug 13, 2021

As a business owner, you have approximately 1.74 million things you have to accomplish each day. And no matter how many people are helping you, one thing is always true: YOU are ultimately responsib...

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Don’t set it and forget it Aug 06, 2021

Even though it’s August and I want to have lots and lots of summer fun, it’s important for me to stay on track with my planning. It’s important for you as well. 

When you get really busy with work ...

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My theme for August: FUN Jul 30, 2021

Summer seems to be the time of year that everyone grants themselves permission to slack off a little, to get out and enjoy the sunshine, hit the beach and so on. It’s like we’re reaching back to whe...

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Are you the person who does THAT? Jul 23, 2021

I’ve got a great mantra to help me tackle tough things. Whenever I feel daunted by something I have to/want to do, I tell myself “I want to be the person who does that.”

  • Speaking at a large confe...
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Find your symbol to succeed Jul 16, 2021

We’ve talked recently about what limiting beliefs/broken soundtracks are and how to create positive messages to replace them. 

But what if you need a little extra firepower to help you make this sh...

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Do NOT feed this dog Jul 09, 2021

Last week I wrote about broken soundtracks AKA limiting beliefs. (You can check it out here.)

Here’s the deal with limiting beliefs: these are the most powerful roadblocks we face. 

The worst part...

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Is your soundtrack broken or badass? Jul 02, 2021

I love me a good Jon Acuff book. His latest one, Soundtracks, is a knock-out. Acuff’s message is everything you think is part of your soundtrack. The more you listen to these thoughts, the louder your...

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