If there were a contagious condition (other than “that one”) that could take you out as an entrepreneur or business owner and short-circuit your future ...
Did you know a recent study showed 89% of professionals were suffering from some degree of burnout? Did you know there are six powerful steps ...
First, the bad news: In case you didn’t know, burnout has reached epidemic proportions, especially among business owners and entrepreneurs, and if you’re in that ...
If you didn’t know there are TWO pandemics going on, this could be the wake-up call you need to keep yourself safe. Jennifer Moss is ...
Last night my daughter wet her bed (not normal), and I learned something about burnout. She showed up at 1:40am, crying and knocking quietly on ...
If you want to build a meaningful life you love, which is more important, improving your work or improving your self? Consider this… For some, ...
Discipline is not a natural thing. By its very nature, discipline is about self-control, making ourselves do things we wouldn’t naturally do. But we must do the ...
Do you want to feel successful every day? Well… this is part 3 of how to NEVER feel that way, but if you’ve read the ...
If you’re a “producer” and are getting some wins, way to go! You might be basking in the glow of your success, but there’s the ...
So you’ve hit some goals? Congratulations! You’re probably riding high and feeling good right now. BUT, if you’d rather NOT feel successful, I have good ...
What does it take to truly “prosper” in life and business? Some people believe there are no “silver bullet solutions,” and that relentless work alone ...
“Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand before kings.” –Proverbs 22:29a I read a proverb the other day that got ...
How can a company like Tesla be SO dramatically ahead of its competition, despite having nowhere near the history and pedigree of those brands? More ...
I have problem: I like making people feel better. Why is that a problem, you ask? Isn’t it a GOOD thing to help people feel ...
If you want to be unique and completely stand out from the crowd, STOP IT. You’re only hurting yourself and others. Is that a terrible ...
This is my old iPhone 5. It still works…kind of. I am FAMILIAR with it… but there’s a problem: familiarity can KILL our future. Here’s ...
There’s an eerie feeling you get when you visit a place designed for crowds and you find yourself nearly alone. Last week my family and ...
Do you have 0% fear and 100% confidence in every area of your life? Great! You can skip this post. BUT if you ever have ...
If you DON’T want to understand one of the most powerful forces that drive people to overwork and destroy their families… this post is not ...
Last weekend while doing a bit of “summer cleaning,” I realized something very, very important. Spiders LOVE my garage! This is very important because I do NOT love spiders, and while I don’t mind a few hanging out up near the ceiling, I’m just not okay with them treating every …
TOPICS: assumptions, mindfulness, personal growth, stereotypes, success
If you’re feeling 100% happy and fulfilled by your work, STOP READING NOW. This post isn’t for you. But…maybe you’re NOT happy. Maybe your work feels empty right now. Maybe you put in your time at the office (or log in from home) and the money rolls in, but it …
TOPICS: business growth, customer service, happiness, personal fulfillment, perspective, reframing
In my work through the years in both business and ministry, I’ve gotten to KNOW many successful business owners. I don’t mean we just say hello at parties or send each other cheesy greeting cards at Christmas. I don’t mean we just have similar interests or do fun things together …
TOPICS: entrepreneurship, finances, marriage, purpose, relationships, true success
📽 ## If there was a “play the tape” moment for your life, would you want to be in the room? ## 📽 In a trial, the playback of recorded evidence is often the “moment of truth” when the jury FINALLY gets past the stories and excuses to see/hear what …
TOPICS: business, focus, impact, legacy, meaning, sense of purpose, significance, true success
Have you ever started a project, program or a journey with tons of excitement, only to say “This is NOT what I signed up for…” ?? Maybe you’re just STUCK in Stage 2… In my “7-Stage Growth Journey,” Stage 1 is the Promise, and Stage 2 is Passion. I …
TOPICS: direction, motivation, progress
Is it true that people who grind their own coffee are 38% more likely to be successful in life??? … …I have no idea, but keep reading for how grinding coffee DOES teach us something about personal growth. 😉 Every morning I grind my coffee fresh. Well, a machine does …
TOPICS: grit, obstacles, perseverance, perspective
“So you’re KILLING IT at work, but it’s KILLING YOU inside…?” In my work through the years with all kinds of people, I can’t tell you how many times that little phrase has summed up EXACTLY why someone feels “stuck” in their life as a whole. They are seeing all …
TOPICS: business, inspiration, personal growth, relationships
There’s a lot of talk these days about “adding value” in business, but have you ever felt that just sounds like more on your plate to get done? Maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. The other day I was chatting with a new friend who builds landing pages, …
TOPICS: 7 Core Hungers, business, customer service, growth, marketing, sales
I REMEMBER WHEN MY FIRST $50,000 CHECK FAILED ME. I was in my early 20s when I got it and I had never seen that much money before. Now, here it was, a $50,000 check made out to me, and it felt AMAZING until… … …just a few days went …
TOPICS: fulfillment, life change, money, perspective, purpose
I wept for the world today, but not because of today’s health emergency, though it’s certainly dire indeed. I wept, not because of tomorrow’s economic outlook, though it’s definitely a great concern. No, I wept for something else, something more profound. Looking out from the second-story window of a nearly …
TOPICS: future, hope, meaning, purpose
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