If you take nothing else away from my work, it’s that nothing is set in stone. As you drink your coffee and read these words, the future is unfolding. Every thought you have and action you take can change things. And the only thing holding you back is you. Seriously.[…] Read On
Funny. Insightful. Biblical. Poetic. Your comments all helped with my dilemma, or at least gave us all a good laugh. Can’t decide who wins, so every commenter who wants one gets a signed book. I know, I know; that sounds remarkably like everyone gets a trophy for showing up. But[…] Read On
They shouldn’t call it a garage. They should call it a gar-‘bage. I have a neighbor whose garage is so full of crap, his cars haven’t seen the inside in 20 years. Ever seen those big white outdoor tents they have for vehicles? The hoarder has two of them –[…] Read On
After a rough week, thought I’d go for a long trail run in the mountains and work through some stuff. Stopped by to visit my favorite horses (referenced in “CEOs are Just Like You – Without All the Whining”). They were eating breakfast. The brown one took one look at[…] Read On
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” – Steve Jobs When we’re young, we look to more experienced mentors for advice. Later on, we become the advisors. At least, that’s how it[…] Read On
The last step in olive harvest process is making sure you get every single olive off the trees. If you don’t, the ubiquitous olive fruit fly will deposit larvae in all the remaining fruit, ensuring a new generation of destructive pests for the following season. Even when I think I’ve[…] Read On
My dreams tell me that I’m feeling a little out of sorts these days. OK, maybe not just a little. Maybe a lot. Which makes a lot of sense, since I recently stepped way outside my comfort zone and dove headfirst into some very deep, dark entrepreneurial waters. Maybe I’m[…] Read On