Posts Tagged ‘inspire’
Be Willing to Suck
Every expert to ever live was once a beginner. Their greatest advantage was the willingness to start from square one and refuse to give up. Think of how many things we never accomplish because we aren’t willing to suck at first. How many people have avoided joining a gym (pre-Covid) because they were embarrassed of…
Read MoreYou Can Be “Nice” Or You Can Be Respected – But Not Both
I spent the first two decades of my life always trying to be “nice” to everyone around me. You may have heard the term “Nice guys finish last” a few million times, and it’s true. Not just in dating, but in life. Why could this be? Have you ever described someone as being nice? When…
Read MoreWhat It Means to be a “Real Man” is Evolving, and so is Masculinity
In more recent months with the controversial Gillette advertisement, there really is a mainstream focus on what it means to be a “real man” in society. Many men lashed out at the ad, which negatively portrayed things like bullying and harassing women, claiming the ad was designed to attack masculinity and take away their ability…
Read MoreThis one piece of advice will save you years of struggle and frustration
For those of you who don’t recognize them, the men bookending me in this photo are Jim Kwik and Simon Sinek. Jim is a coach for some of the most prominent figures on the planet in business, media, and entertainment. Simon is a world-renowned speaker who has one of the most watched TED talks of…
Read MoreSay Yes More Often
They say every journey begins with a single step. I say, every journey begins with a single “yes.”
Read MoreHow To Create Fulfillment and Build a Legacy
What would you do for work if you didn’t have to worry about the money? If you really want to find fulfillment, you need to stop chasing the wrong things and contribute to the world. Tell me: What do you want your legacy to be? Let’s connect: Instagram Facebook Twitter Check out my new…
Read MoreHow To Be a More Effective Speaker and Communicator Using The PAAT Method
Whether you are looking to communicate better in your relationship, pitch prospects better if you’re in sales, or secure bigger investments from the boardroom; being a great speaker and presenter will prove to be an enormous help. Become a more effective speaker and communicator using The PAAT Method. Plus, learn the two content secrets that…
Read MoreI Gave Up Everything to Chase my Dreams, and You Should, Too
What did you want to be when you were a kid? How did you envision your life unfolding? Maybe you wanted to be an astronaut, or a firefighter, or a professional wrestler or…whatever. Me? I wanted to be a race car driver, and an actor. A-la Patrick Dempsey. But alas, there is only one…
Read MoreLive a Life Full of Firsts
She was 19. I was 17. We were watching a movie downstairs at my parents’ house, as one does at that age. It was dark, only the light of the flickering big screen TV illuminated the room. We were snuggled in the corner of a big green suede couch. That’s when it happened. My very…
Read MoreNever Let Your Shoulds Stop Your Coulds
As I get a little older and (hopefully) wiser, I continue to shed the skin of societal norms and expectations. The reasons for this are rooted in things I’ve educated myself on that are too deep to get into in this short post, but the general idea is this: Do not allow yourself to be…
Read More