You’re not going to get it back. Think about that when considering the value of your time. I’m taking something precious from you as you read this. Now think about the people you’re choosing to spend your time with. Would anything change if you honored how much each second is really worth?
Posted in October 2012 …
14 tips to make your next conference worthwhile
Ask if you can help. Better yet, email in advance and offer your services. Do your homework. Learn about the speaker, the attendees, the presentation. Don’t sit next to someone you know. Ask a question — everyone will know who you are. Ask only one question. Don’t be THAT guy. They are business cards, not … Continue reading »
A certain moment
There’s a moment you realize you’ve been living a lie. In fact, you haven’t really been living at all, you’ve just been going through the motions. You’ve performed what’s expected of you, doing what it takes to make it to five o’clock. Suddenly, you realize that you possess the distinct power to create the life … Continue reading »
Transitions
I’m often asked how I made the transition from social work to social curation. If I’m honest, I never dreamed of having my own business or running my own show. In fact, for a very long time, I was looking for the perfect job, desperately trying to figure out how to craft the perfect cover … Continue reading »
Dream chasers
Many years ago, a coach gave me an assignment that altered the course of my life. I’d like to share it with you, in hopes it might have a similar impact on the way you choose to live. Write down a list of 50 – 100 things you’d like to do before you die. My … Continue reading »
Redefine work
It’s no wonder we consider work very separate from play. It’s hounded into our heads since we’re able to talk. We watch Dad grimace as he races to work, and Mom moan about never having enough time (and she doesn’t look like she’s having fun). We’re given hours to learn, write, read, and make things. … Continue reading »
bucking trends
“Everyone’s done it this way” it isn’t a good enough reason. How can you insert a question mark into what’s come before? Is there something you’ve followed without thinking? Is there a procedure you could better? Can you turn good enough into best? Buck often.
envy
Instead of wasting time and energy wanting what someone else has… Why not create it for yourself?
Get lost or change
When was the last time you scared yourself? Last week I found myself scrambling up rocks, free climbing what I thought was the summit of Longs Peak. After several hours of hiking, circumnavigating ice patches, carefully placing my feet, holding onto rock slabs, and searching for trail markers, I came to the edge of a very, … Continue reading »
