The baker, painter, the candlestick maker. The fixer, the writer, and even the builder, have all faced failure. No matter if the job has been done hundreds of times, it is inevitable that even the most experienced professional will find themselves eye to eye with defeat at some point along the way. You use the […]
Read MoreIf money is the root of all evil, then it surely makes sense that the devil is in the details. It’s not about what you sell, rather it’s how you sell it, support it, and stand apart that takes the books from an infernal red to a glorious green. As a consumer, you can buy […]
Read MoreBanner ads, T.V. commercials, email blasts, subtle hints from your significant other, are not so subtly reminding you that Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly. Pull out the credit card and be prepared to smother the one you love with lavish, extravagant and luxurious gifts and mementos of your undying love. Buy the bigger diamond, book […]
Read MoreHello 2026. It’s the time of year that we sit down, contemplate our lives, and vow to make gigantic changes. Running a marathon, fitting into those low rise jeans from high school, and getting a PH.D. are all grandiose and wonderful goals, however, if one has spent the last few decades making a dent in […]
Read MoreIt’s terrifying to try new things. What if it doesn’t come naturally? What if you just don’t “get it”? What if you undeniably fail and everyone around you watches with gapping mouths that are holding back a snicker. Who cares. You tried, and trying is cool. You will never grow into your full potential without […]
Read MoreMondays suck. That may be a smidge harsh, and mostly they are alright, however finding the umph to get up and moving at a productive pace can seem like torture. As the holiday season approaches, weekends are filled with shopping, gathering, planning, and prepping. Those two days hardly seem like enough to get everything done, […]
Read MoreWhen you start something new, something you’ve never done, you will not be the best at it. You probably won’t even be very good. You will make mistakes, stumble, and likely fail a time or two. But with practice and patience comes the ability to learn, improve and master this new skill set. Hello, I’m […]
Read MoreConversations have been had, communication appears to be clear and open. You’ve held their hand, everything seems to be going smoothly. The connection proves strong as the relationship progresses. As the days pass, you believe that the two of you are on the same wavelength, heading in the same direction, with the same end goal […]
Read MoreInterview. Killed it. Onboarding. Nailed it. Training. What a breeze! This person is destined to be a superstar. Independent work, day to day performance and development, hitting metrics and being a stellar addition. More like super disappointment. It’s difficult when you invest in and have deep confidence in a new hire, just to have them […]
Read More“The goal is not to be perfect, but rather to be better.” In a quick search of the internet, this idea has been voiced many times, by many professionals, public speakers, and motivationists. Yet, hearing these words come out of my twelve year old, they hit me harder than a dump truck with a full […]
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