I grew up in a Mennonite household. My Dad was the pastor of the little tiny church in our community and we didn’t do a lot of things other people did. We didn’t go to dances, movies, ballgames – and we sure didn’t wear neckties. All those things were signs of being in the “world.” …
DetailsRecently Joanne and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. This restaurant opened last April – in the same location as a previously failed venture. They need an ongoing staff of about 35 people. In the 10 months since they have been open they have hired in excess of 850 people. That means…
DetailsLast week a 48 Days radio listener asked this question: “I am attending many conferences and meet-ups this year. What should be my main objective when I attend them. I hear some people say that 1 tip or takeaway could take my business to the next level which means I need to listen to the…
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Podcast listener Adam asks: “A long term goal of mine is to have lunch with a billionaire. How I will get in front of them is not a concern, because I can figure that out, and I am not afraid of asking, except in this case, because I am afraid of wasting such an opportunity.…
DetailsHave you ever had that sensation of just taking off? You know the adrenaline rush of knowing you are going over the edge for your first bungee jump, or just at the peak of the first roller coaster drop, or ready to open the door for the first day of business. I’m in the middle…
DetailsI do a lot of interviews these days as the workplace continues to keep all of us on our toes. And it seems inevitable that the question about being in a “slow economy” comes up. I wish I could convey that whether or not we are in a slow economy is much like whether or…
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Joanne and I visited an artists’ conference recently. The room was filled with well-known and talented musicians and for the concluding evening session, a variety of those were invited up to play or sing. However, the talent was somewhat obscured as each artist, without exception, apologized in advance for what they were about to offer. These…
DetailsBeing “simple” can override the best intelligence and education. In Proverbs 7:7 we read, “I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who lacked judgment.” Another translation says, “void of understanding.” I have read this hundreds of times and have always assumed that “simple” actually meant a guy who just…
DetailsSelf-defeating actions will continue to give us self-defeating results. I love to hear David Letterman give his Words of Wisdom from Dr. Phil. The clips are absolutely hilarious. While the segments are funny when taken out of context, Dr Phil has made a national reputation for himself in providing no-nonsense advice on a variety of…
DetailsThis is one of my favorite stories, because of the principles revealed. Based on a true story, it has been told with many versions. Years ago, when the first diamonds were being discovered in Africa, diamond fever spread across the continent like wildfire. Many people struck it rich in their search for the sparkling beauties,…
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