Pistachios are a healthy snack that I love. The shells are pretty much worthless though. Maybe like things we do that are void of heart, soul, emotion & presence. Back in 2009 an exercise changed my life. Walking outside every day and proclaiming my definite purpose. The belief it helped me build felt unstoppable. Over …
My grandma (90 years young) and my Grandpa (98 years young) are 2 of my heroes in life. Last week my Grandma had a mini-stroke and when I went in to visit her in the hospital the first thing she said was, “I’m so sorry we missed your birthday, I have a card for you …
For freedom crusaders, independence day here in the United States is a special day, not because of… Our flag Our ‘superiority’ Our perfection in the application of the principles we champion But rather, Because we cherish ideas that inspire us, unite us and can serve as lighthouses to guide and direct the souls of all …
This last week I enjoyed a glorious week of rest, recreation and freedom with my family in The Challis National Forest. Even though we had no internet connection, I managed to keep some of my daily disciplines, like blogging & videos going thanks to the amazing power of automation. One habit that struggled though, was …
While I was on vacation last week I got through most of a Wayne Dyer book called “Your Sacred Self.” (A really great book btw) There’s a part in the book where Dr. Dyer invites the reader to re-consider commonly held beliefs – aka ‘conventional wisdom.’ One of those beliefs is that goals are essential for …
I bought something through a friend a while back. After my purchase, I noticed this guy bent over backward helping me get things rolling with my new product. He would get on video chats & phone calls to help me. He would answer questions I had. He was totally available. This person also happened to …
According to Napoleon Hill, “Reputation is that which people think you are, reputation is that which you are.” Of course, the 2 are related, but they are not one in the same. Good character can lead to a good reputation but in our day of Public Relations, Marketing and spin, it’s quite possible to have …
I was reading a little book on influential communication the other week. It’s called “Exactly What To Say” and it’s by Phil M Jones (in case you’re curious). He shared a great closing tip. When you get to the point where you know your prospect likes what they see and are now just looking for …
Yesterday as I was re-watching the replay of our round robin mastermind on blogging and reflecting on mistakes I’ve made in the past – I remembered 1 I didn’t mention on the webinar. Taking myself & my work way too seriously. At the end of the day, it’s just a blog. That doesn’t mean it won’t have …
Do you have a desire to influence others in a positive way? Have you ever wondered what you could do or say to make this happen in the most effective way? Over the last few weeks, I’ve been striving to influence my kid’s to be disciplined. We’ve come up with tracking charts & incentives… I’ve …
Lots of distinctions to be made here. Here’s one in process that has been helpful for me. In network marketing, the process is as follows. 1. Make a list of people you have a relationship with. 2. Offer your product or service to them. In internet marketing, the process works as follows. 1. Build a …