(Make sure to read Part 1, for disclaimer and basic premise) I wanted to split this blog post into multiple parts because there is too much here for one blog (and we're trying to keep our articles in bite-size chunks so you can digest easier). We're going to assume that if you're actively learning and … Continue reading 95% vs 5% (part 2)
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95% vs 5% (part 1)
This one may stir up some conversation... Disclaimer: For the purpose of this post, I'm going to be labeling the mindsets of people as either 95%ers or 5%ers. When I use this label, I am NOT making a value statement - saying that one group of people are more valuable or "better than" another. I'm … Continue reading 95% vs 5% (part 1)
10,000 Hours… of What?
There is a common rule that flies around about how much practice it takes for someone to become an expert at anything. It's often called the "10,000 Hour Rule" and it was made famous in the book Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. This came from a paper by Anders Ericsson, a professor of psychology at the … Continue reading 10,000 Hours… of What?
What do you deserve?
Employee: "I deserve a raise... I deserve more time off... I deserve more than you're giving me..." Boss: "You deserve a break today... go home." If you will implement the principles found in this blog, you will make more money. That's not a guess - it's a guarantee. Let me explain... In a free market … Continue reading What do you deserve?
Echo… Echo… Echo…
Have you ever stood in a big room and yelled a word to hear the reverberations bounce back to you? Each repeat of the word gets slighter and slighter until you can't hear anything. Then, if you're anything like me, you probably just shout the same word to hear it all over again. This is … Continue reading Echo… Echo… Echo…
Trim the fat… not the Muscles
"I need to lose some weight... You know what? I kind of enjoy the fat - I'm going to lose weight by eliminating muscle mass." If you were to hear this from an actual human being, you would probably offer a first-class straight jacket. No one in their right mind would think to lose weight … Continue reading Trim the fat… not the Muscles
Directionally Correct
Yesterday was a good day... that's not enough hyperbole... last night was very close to a perfect evening. Let's start with a principle: your life is made up of little moments. More specifically, your life is made up of TIME. This is your one shot - the one chance that you've been given to make … Continue reading Directionally Correct
I know, I know… I know!
Okay, Okay, you don't need to yell. But if I may ask an obvious question... ...If you know so much, why are you living as if you don't? Teachability is a primary mindset in growth and development. Most of us develop an attitude as children of "I've got this" that can lead to disaster if … Continue reading I know, I know… I know!
Care Bear, Share!
You know how some older TV shows for kids stand the test of time, where you could (almost) watch them today without remorse? Fragile Rock... Boy Meets World... Fresh Prince of Bel Air... Tiny Toons... Animaniacs... Ah, the good, ole days... I'm not sure that you would be able to put The Care Bears in … Continue reading Care Bear, Share!
Bloom Where You’re Planted
I'm the son of a preacher man and he gave a sermon once that challenged everything I was taught by church culture in America. In fact, I would later realize that it challenged everything we are taught in today's culture at large. His sermon was titled "Bloom Where You're Planted."* I'm sure you can find … Continue reading Bloom Where You’re Planted
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