You can do this…..
There was an osprey couple about 30 feet from the deck on the beach house we were enjoying recently in Nokomis, Florida. The male and female were busy building their nest. These magnificent birds with their six-foot wing span are…
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The heaviness of being successful
[podcast] 1. I long to do work that matters, engages my whole being, and profits those around me. 2. I have been inspired to get out of a job that keeps me in an almost constant state of anxiety. 3.…
Need a break – just get a job
Joanne and I had a funny conversation on the way home from lunch on Sunday. She said sometimes she sees the clerks in Macy’s and is kinda jealous. I asked whatever she could mean by that and here’s the essence…
Are all the good ideas taken?
Last Friday night Joanne and I were playing Quiddler while eating dinner at Miller’s Grocery – one of our long time favorite relaxing spots. We enjoy the ambience, the live music and the great down-home cooking. Debbie, the owner stopped…
The Taco Bell dude
Most of you know my fine culinary habits take me to Taco Bell on a frequent basis. Having vegetarian kids and grandkids makes it a common landing place with something for everyone. (Joanne would debate that.) A couple weeks ago…
Who are you going to be this year?
[powerpress] 1. I feel like a hopeless dreamer with no real sense passion. 2. Can I use Kickstarter to fund my business? 3. What’s that book on how to stop being a people pleaser? 4. The importance of investing in…
Are you wrinkling your soul?
Here are the beginning of another year we are all reminded, we are one year older. Sometimes I look around at people I’ve known for 20 years and wonder if I look as old as they do. But then I’m…
Tabula Rasa – the power of a clean slate
Tabula Rasa — This is actually a Latin term meaning “clean slate.” People who end up being successful usually view change differently than the average person. It was a cold December night in West Orange, New Jersey. Thomas Edison’s factory…
Coaching, Speaking OR Writing can leave you poor
I have been privileged to work with a variety of “experts” over the last few years – helping them leverage their knowledge into real businesses. There’s a three part formula any of us can use to clearly state what we…
I won’t be doing that
[podcast] I won’t be doing that. Here’s how I allocate my time to maintain high performance. Dans Weekly Schedule Monday 9:00 – 11:30 Blogs and guest posts, blog comments 1:00 – 3:30 Major manuscripts and product creation 3:30 –…