How to Show Up Every Day: Strong Process Goals Create Great Habits
On our baseball team, there’s a saying we have…”Show up every day with hustle, effort, attitude, and teamwork. Bring the HEAT.” But it’s hardly a unique sentiment. Woody Allen said, “80% of success is just showing up.” For me, that’s the baseline—eighty percent. You should want to take it even higher. And if you don’t […]
This Easy Hack Will Double Your Productivity Working From Home?
Figuring out how to squeeze out more productivity while working from home is a challenge. A big one. When you work for yourself, you’re responsible for your own productivity. And motivation. And success. Or the lack thereof. In fact, whether you own a brick-and-mortar shop or you’re an online marketer, we should all share one […]
What Achievement Really Defines Success as an Entrepreneur?
What defines success as an entrepreneur? It’s really an interesting question. And, if I’m being honest, it’s one that I’ve had trouble answering from time to time. But, tonight, as I sit down to write after another evening at the baseball field, it dawns on me what the real answers are. First, I am an […]
Do Little Gratitude Practices Help You Become Admired and Successful?
Gratitude practices are one of the most important aspects of success. And happiness. You’ve seen it now for more than a few posts. I end each one with three things I’m grateful for. I try to keep it focused on wealth, health, and self. But sometimes it strays. And that’s okay. However, the structure is […]
How I Use Growth Mindset Goal Setting and Time Management for Success
Growth mindset goal setting is about learning. Growing. Improving. It’s about becoming your best self in the context of whatever it is you’re doing. The sun hasn’t quite risen as I start this post here in the parking lot of the school. Today starts the second week of the year. Since December 28, […]
The Definition of a Growth Mindset? A Short Guide to Being Remarkable.
What is the definition of a growth mindset? Sometimes, when I’m asked about being successful, my answer is short. “I have a growth mindset.” But what does that mean, really? I believe a couple of things. Having a passion and a purpose. Hard work with maximum effort. A positive attitude even in the face of […]
Actually Do The Hard Stuff? Yes, I’ve Found It Has Mind-blowing Results.
Do the hard stuff. Don’t avoid it. It’s counterintuitive, but that is how you learn to do hard things. But doing it and failing. And then doing the hard thing again until you get it right. Friday’s are always the hardest day for me to wake up. I don’t know why. But not being a […]
Control the Controllables. Ignore the Rest. See Massive Positive Changes?
We have to control the controllables. And you cannot worry about the rest. You’ll go mad. I remember a time a few years ago. I was getting out of my BMW at my mom’s house. She asked me something that surprised me. “How are you so calm and happy all the time? With so much […]
Want Success Now? Focus on the Critical Few. Avoid the Trivial Many.
I’m going to say that my ability to focus on the critical few things that drive growth is one of my biggest assets. It’s helped me grow my agency to a size that is comfortable, and the leverage to continue it on a path to growth. It allows me to let it run somewhat automatically. […]
Know Your “Reason Why?” Here’s How to Guarantee Your Success.
We left the Bellagio the same way we came in… under cover of darkness. 5 AM comes early in Las Vegas. Or late. It depends, I guess. For me, it was way too early. I had a successful night in the casino that allowed me to go upstairs and get ready for bed by about […]