We repel what we despise
I was asked by Junior Achievement to give a talk to 350 middle school students. I didn't know how attentive the audience would be, but it went really well and I was impressed with them. In my talk about entrepreneurship, I asked them "How many think it's better to be…
Driving at night
Most people are afraid of the unknown. We don't want to start unless we can see the whole road; unless we can see the finish line. This leaves us only taking on small challenges. But even if we can't see the entire journey, if we can action in the direction…
To grow more…
...you have to know more. To earn more, you have to learn more. How are you learning this week? What are you learning?
Comfortable in your mess
Some people go around avoiding the unknown because they are afraid it will be worse than what they have now - even if what they have now is not good. Does fear stop you from trying change?
Equal Opportunity or Equal Outcomes?
People should have equal opportunity and equal treatment - right? But we can't say that people should be "equal" or have "equal outcomes" (income, homes, cars, standard of living, etc.) Why? Because people do not do the same things with their time, and if we wanted everyone to have the…
Creating what is possible
Is anything possible for you? No. Things that you do not want, and don't believe are possible, aren't possible for you. However, as soon as you have a desire for something (the stronger the better) and believe it is possible, all of sudden, just like that, become possible. What's possible…
Nothing to lose
"When we remember we will die soon, it keeps us from believing the myth that we have something to lose". …
Money is just a tool to exchange value.
How do you create more money? Create more value. How do you increase sales? Deliver more value. How do you increase your prices? Increase the value you bring. How do you get a raise? Deliver more of what the organization values. How do you become wealthier? Become worth more; become…
Depth before height
I am building two buildings and a house - all at the same time. Often I get the comment on a project, "It went up so fast". That's kind of like saying someone was an overnight success. What they meant was, that once the planning, digging, utilities and foundations…
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The 30 kids may be poor but happy with their families and have enough in life at this point. Remember middle school children can’t even remember they needed a loaf of bread between the house and store. They are still asleep.
I want to aspire and inspire people to do and be better by example as I take examples from others.
Success to me is not good or evil, it is how man uses that success that would be good or evil, just like the word and your action. It is a double edged sword to me. You can’t help more people by being poor in spirit, mind, and body, or wealth.
I am Successful ! š