How do you expect to finish if you never start?
As a college athlete, I won a conference championship & was voted captain. Then, I helped build a multi-million dollar furniture company. Then, I chased a lifelong dream by writing & publishing a book (Believe EG21) about the incredible true story of the '05 CSU football team. I love to learn, teach, & question the status quo.
They’re synonyms, but we reflect the differing meanings in our posture. Satisfied – “happy and finished.” You’ve taken action, you’ve gotten uncomfortable, and you’ve accomplished your goals. You are ready to rest on your laurels. Content – “happy but still laboring.” You’ve started, you’re improving, but you haven’t arrived. You’re still hungry and you’re not ready to pat yourself on the back. When… Continue reading Content vs. Satisfied
When was the last time something easy changed your life? Conversely, challenges have probably changed your life multiple times over. How we react to challenges is the best indicator of our character. But if you’re rarely (or never) challenged, it’s hard to get to know yourself on that level. I don’t want an easy life. An easy life, by definition, is… Continue reading Why I Don’t Want An Easy Life
Anyone can start. In fact, it’s easier now than ever to start something. Websites are cheap, information is abundant, and the economy is shifting to embrace the freelancer lifestyle. But, starting isn’t indicative of success. For exactly that reason, anyone can start. So even though we’re in the age when everyone gets a trophy, you won’t get much credit for starting. Starting… Continue reading The Most Indicative Trait Of Success (You’ll Never Guess)
The concept is simple: deliver more value than the recipient is expecting. The Hiring Process We live by unwritten rules in today’s American society. An example can be found in the hiring process. I’ve had a number of friends who struggled to find the right – or sometimes any – job. They don’t expect a company to spontaneously find them, but they don’t know… Continue reading The Art of Overdelivering
I met Austin when he was a freshman defensive back. He smiled too much and needed to eat a few cheeseburgers, but I liked him. He had a competitive spirit and he wasn’t afraid to work hard for what he wanted. After football, he was hired with the furniture company as a sales rep. He made a few people uncomfortable… Continue reading How To Find Your Happy Place
“You’re cheap.” This exclamation is rarely used as a compliment. Quite the opposite, it is typically used in a derogatory manner. An accusation that they haven’t earned enough to spend their resources on what most deem an everyday expense. But if you’ve ever charged a business owner or an entrepreneur of this “character flaw,” you know it is not received as such. Their sly… Continue reading How To Compliment An Entrepreneur
Customer Service Shortcomings I imagined my first printed book in a hardcover since the day I began writing it. Over two years of labor went into my first book and I wanted it to be perfect. Instead of settling on a paperback, which was much easier and cheaper to publish, I looked for a company that could print a hardcover with a dust jacket, like… Continue reading Learn This Simple, Not Easy, Way To Improve Customer Service
One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is, “What’s the best way to stay focused on my goals?” The following story will give you the experience I had so you’ll better understand my process. Take from it what you will, but this story reflects how I plan to say focused on my biggest goals in the future. Your Story Starts The statement was simple, but its impact startled… Continue reading The Unbelievably Simple Technique I Used To Stay Focused On My Dream
