A few months ago, I found myself in a room with Seth Godin and a small group of eager entrepreneurs. Seth posed the following question: ”Are you so in love with your problem you’re unwilling to try an imperfect solution?” This prompted me to wonder how many situations I’ve refused to relinquish control, choosing instead … Continue reading »
Posted in January 2013 …
Disappointing relationships? It could be you.
I often hear the following: My relationships aren’t fulfilling. I’m not meeting the right people. I’m not as connected as I’d like to be. My employees don’t respect me. My team isn’t as close as when we first began. I’m not introduced in the way that I’d like. I can’t find people who share my … Continue reading »
7 objections to overcome
You’re not qualified. You don’t have the experience. You’re not connected. You haven’t done this before. This will require all of your time. You don’t have the resources. It’s out of your league. You’ll hear all sorts of objections. You get to decide if you’re going to listen. Develop responses you can quickly and easily … Continue reading »
Essential ingredients of great dinner parties
Seating matters. I’ve attended dinner parties with incredibly talented, driven individuals. But for whatever reason, the energy isn’t right. People who should be brainstorming and dreaming together end up at opposite ends of the table. Conversation seems forced and inauthentic. This frustrates me beyond words. You want people to tell stories. A dinner can be a … Continue reading »
Are you in the right theater?
This may sound hokey, but stay with me. If you were an outside observer watching the events of your life on a movie screen, would you enjoy what was playing? When we’re able to remove ourselves and consider our decisions objectively, we gain valuable information. Our emotions no longer dictate action. By stepping back, we … Continue reading »
3 tips to make your meeting count
Tip #1: If you’re looking to connect meaningfully, place the other before you. Most successful people are busy people. They’ve carved time out of their day to meet with you. Time is a resource neither party can redeem after you’ve parted ways. Be considerate. After every meeting, thank each and every person for their contribution and time. A follow up … Continue reading »
15 things that can happen when you meet the right person
You are encouraged to continue your plan. Your beliefs are questioned, challenged, possibly scrutinized. New solutions are brainstormed, and different outcomes to existing situations are imagined. A new approach is considered. You learn something about yourself and/or the world. You are prompted to change, grow, create, question. Unexpected commonalities are uncovered. Mutual beliefs are shared … Continue reading »
Get what you want by working backwards
Big Goals — the ones worth mentioning — typically fall into one of two categories: 1. You really, really want something. Big Goal: I want to … travel around the world, be the company’s top earner, find a fulfilling relationship, double my savings account, change careers. 2. You want to change your behavior. Big Goal: I am going … Continue reading »
20 questions to ask as you enter a new year
They work best if you’re honest: Am I holding onto any beliefs that aren’t serving me? What do I want to learn this year? Have I set any long-term goals? Are my daily decisions setting me up for success? Do my present priorities accurately reflect my innermost dreams and desires? Is my work fulfilling my … Continue reading »
Last year’s learnings
Unapologetically know your worth. Reinvent yourself often. No situation is worth your health or happiness. If your passion is dying, change something. Your heart doesn’t lie. Relationships take work, effort, and commitment. Both sides need to be equally invested for it to work. You can’t prepare for the unexpected. Just know it can happen. Don’t … Continue reading »
