Patience is one of the most difficult virtues to obtain. Ironic that often patience is a process that, itself, you must be patient to truly learn, understand, and appreciate. But when you finally understand patience, so much else falls into place. It’s like a...
Yesterday, we were privileged to take a rare Monday off and visit the zoo with our best friends. Because I’m a glutton for punishment, I couldn’t help but think about all of the things I noticed they were doing wrong from a business perspective. Now—they’ve been...
Creative people are always looking for what’s new and exciting. It’s part of what keeps the juices flowing. The problem is, the “new and exciting” things are fleeting. And most of the time, they don’t contribute much. They are a way for creatives to get more views, to...
A few years back, we made a radical change in the way we manage our home life. Grocery delivery. Hey, don’t knock it till ya’ve tried it. It’s pretty amazing, especially with four kids. Grocery delivery is absolutely worth the money we pay for it. We had some good...
One of the big challenges in business today is the over abundance of information. (Yes, I understand the irony of writing more information right now.) And personally, I like the information. It’s great for learning, mastery, and motivation. Instead of complaining...
“Rainmakers see the world, and everyone in it, as their market. Rainmakers know the world is small. They know that everyone knows someone. They know that anyone can become a client, or refer a client, or recommend a client, or scuttle a promising relationship.” —...
