Do you have what it takes to achieve your goals? Will you stick to your plans and be successful in the end? Why ask me? I don’t know! The only person you should pay attention to when asking about your ability to achieve the goals you set for yourself is yourself. Anyone else’s opinion is […]
Do you know why your customers buy stuff from you? Do you know why you buy stuff from other people? Most people will begin to answer this question by referring to psychologist Abraham Mazlow’s Hierarchy of Needs, affirming that any buying decisions can be explained by the levels within Mazlow’s pyramid of human needs. At […]
The tallest mountains have the greatest views. The sharpest thorns protect the prettiest flowers. The softest voice whispers the most mysterious secrets. The toughest teachers taught the most valuable lessons. No matter the metaphor, my point is that the toughest challenges bring the greatest rewards. We all have those monster goals we want to achieve […]
I mean what are you really, really, REALLY good at? And what do you really love to do? (and I mean really, really, REALLY love to do!) What talent do you have that makes people (friends and strangers) ask you to demonstrate for them time and time again (and you can’t help but smile ear-to-ear […]
When I am stumped for an idea I look to the randomness of the universe to provide inspiration. Whether I am looking for ideas on a specific topic or theme, or if I’m working from a blank slate and seeking general inspiration — I can count on the random nature of the world (and the […]
How comfortable are customers when doing business with you? How do they feel about the service you provide? Are you as comfortable to work with as a favorite pair of sneakers? We all have a favorite pair of kicks that we refuse to part with. We feel more comfortable wearing them than even going barefoot. […]
Not every project you work on has to inflate your bank account or your professional status. Sometimes you decide to work on projects because of who benefits from the finished project, like building a Habitat For Humanity home or contributing time and energy to other worthwhile charity projects. You might choose to work on a […]