On a sun-drenched summer day, Bob and Edgar, embarked on a mission to start their own lemonade stands. Their stories provide us with a valuable lesson on prioritizing swift decisions and aggressive action over continuous planning. Bob’s Never-Ending Planning Bob began with meticulous planning. He researched the perfect lemon-to-sugar ratio, studied the best lemonade stand […]
Every individual has a fire within them. Sometimes, it’s a beacon of passion, while at other moments, it’s the very essence of fear and uncertainty. Yet, what distinguishes those who succeed from those who let opportunities pass by is the audacity to run towards this fire, rather than away from it. Fears, by their very […]
In the intricate web of ambition, rivalry, and success portrayed in “Suits”, Louis Litt stands out as a character of unique depth and resilience. While he isn’t the central powerhouse figure, he represents the crucial role of being second in command. Through Louis’s experiences, we are reminded that sometimes, there’s unparalleled strength in being the […]
A leaky roof is worse than no roof at all. If there’s no roof, we’re not surprised and disappointed when raindrops fall on us. But a roof that leaks has raised our expectations and then failed to meet them. Promising someone a roof and then breaking that promise is far worse than having no roof […]
Shit! That sums up my week – a shit entree with two sides of extra shit. To start off, I haven’t seen my kids in over 3 months due to shelter-in-place and I don’t want to risk my kids getting sick because of my selfishness of trying to fly on a plane with 150 strangers. […]
[Average read time: 2 minutes] Today was a perfect day. Since the beginning of the year, I took on a part-time job and some freelance work in addition to the full-time 9-5. It’s been a busy first half of 2019. I have goals that I want to accomplish – goals for 2019 and longer term […]
You can achieve your wildest dreams in the next 6–12 months. You simply need to start living to die instead of dying to live. This is what Robin Sharma calls having a “death-bed” mentality. It means you never take another day for granted again. It means you bring extreme and powerful enthusiasm to everything you […]
[Average read time: 1 minute] You hear your alarm go off – your eyes open – that makes today a great day. Show up. Care a little more. Embrace possibility. Tell the truth. Expect more from yourself. Stand for something. Swallow your pride. Seek the truth behind the story. Dive deeper. Ask the difficult question. […]
[Average read time: 3 minutes] It was nearly a 100 degree Friday afternoon and as I’ve done every month for over two years, I was headed to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. I waited patiently at Gate 31 in Terminal E to board flight 869 which would take me to Los Angeles to see my kids […]
[Average read time: 4 minutes] I received an email from an aspiring writer the other day… He opened with, “I recently came across your Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You article on LinkedIn and I wanted to pick your brain about writing and blogging. I’m ready to start my blog and I’m trying to […]