How do you expect to finish if you never start?
Writing wasn’t a priority in 2017: I posted two blogs. I could make a laundry list of excuses, but they’re just that, excuses. But, I’m making a small commitment, 15 minutes per day, to writing more. Starting with the the second part (first one, here) of this mini-series on an experiment with less. This renewed commitment comes at the beginning of… Continue reading 30 Days of Less Recap
Backstory I haven’t written in a while. My life has been busy. Before you let me off the hook for a lame excuse, you should know that I hate the idea of “busy.” Since I made the move to Florida from South Carolina, I’ve been trying to figure life out. There have been many changes and not all of them… Continue reading 30 Days of Less
Q: What do the Netflix, Uber, and heroin have in common? The first two cases are generally accepted as good things. The third is not… unless you’re a junkie. Most new technology, products (which, for this example, includes heroin), and services are aimed at giving us low-friction, instant gratification solutions – the answer to my question. For example, Netflix allows you to stream your… Continue reading Long Ball > Short Ball
“His eyes watered and his head ached like he’d been staring at a computer screen all day.” #padw — Mike McCann (@mikemccann3) April 13, 2016 I did it as an experiment. My schedule would soon change and I would have less time to focus on the things I wanted to work on. My attention would be drawn in many new… Continue reading Perfecting Your Craft When You’re Not Practicing Your Craft
I have to thank Tim Ferriss for getting me into this. He’s had me thinking about stoicism for months. It started when he recommended Ryan Holiday’s book, The Obstacle Is The Way, some time ago. During the book, Ryan mentioned Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. After that, Tim began sharing Seneca’s letters via his podcast. I consumed all of it, but I didn’t feel a change. Some… Continue reading Unintentionally Practicing Stoicism (The Demise Of My Station Wagon)
“One minute to start!” said the announcer over the loud speakers. I clicked my Nike running watch to “Stopwatch” mode. I wiped my sweaty brow one last time before the gun fired and I took a gulp of muggy, Charleston, SC air before forcefully exhaling. My warm-up felt good, my shoes were broken in, and it looked like the rain would hold off… Continue reading How To Use Discipline To Execute Strategy
“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
A business requires numerous things for success. For starters, ideas. The business then requires follow through on said ideas. The business requires a little luck. It will require some sleepless nights and some early mornings. At some point it will require sales whether you like or not Mr. IAmNotASalesman. It requires resources like money, time, or and knowledge. It requires a hint of arrogance. It requires sacrifice and optimism and… Continue reading The Most Underrated Quality of an Awesome Leader
