What do the Superbowl, Puppets and GoDaddy have in common with me and my work – A focus on the desire to help others create a life of success. I am not a person who watches the Superbowl for the game, but I do watch half-time and I do stop whatever else I am doing...Read More
It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. That can be said for a lot of jobs. Some are literally dirty. Other jobs are emotionally dirty. I have invested my time today in one of the latter kind of dirty jobs: advising TEDxUNLV ( https://www.facebook.com/TEDxUNLV) applicants that their proposals were not accepted. Don’t feel...Read More
This week I received an email from a former client with the subject: You Have Changed My Life. Clearly, the writer (President of OutGrowthConsulting) had my attention. What I did not expect was that he would answer the question that is always asked by potential clients. The question usually is some form of, “how do you...Read More
Long before I developed a passion for success, I had a passion to make a great income and create personal wealth. Many in my profession would not say that out loud because the success cliche of the last few decades has been, “Do what you love and the money will come.” Heck, it is a...Read More
“If you have an itch to do something, scratch it! You may find your next passion.” The words above are my paraphrasing of a power talk delivered by Bobby Williams, a successful retired business owner who is devoting is seventh decade to developing a deep spiritual nature — and sharing it. As an Applied Positive...Read More
It is summer and the three steps to success are simple: 1. Buy, read, and of course, take action to create the habits outlined in Tevor Blake’s Three Simple Steps. 2. Become a member — not just a subscriber — to The Intelligent Optimist Magazine. (Hint you will have access to Tevor’s most recent live,...Read More
Bottom Line Results: When you live and age well, you tend to be more successful in your chosen livelihood, more satisfied in your reporting of general life happiness, and those two attributes generally mean you also have built communities of support. As we approach a holiday weekend in the United States, I wanted to share...Read More
Ever since listening an IPPA call with researcher Adam Grant as he described how to build a social network as a giver, I have been reflecting on how I personally build social networks — or networks of any kind in my life. Quick Action Needed: If you who want to hear Adam live Friday, April...Read More
In 2009 I wrote a blog about the productive use of social networking in business and personal development. Several years have passed and I believe it is time to state the obvious. When using social networking, adult professionals should set an easy to remember guideline: Only post what you want to amplify and magnify. Remember,...Read More
Have trouble achieving your goals in life? Having trouble achieving the level of success you desire? Not as productive as you wish? This short piece from NPR yesterday put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. It is an interview under 2 minutes. I don’t want to give away the story. Trust me,...Read More
