Category: Rant/Random Thoughts

  • One Penny To Success

      [youtube width=”480″ height=”320″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgb8y62WlU0[/youtube]     Could a penny be the key to success? In Jeff Olson’s book “The Slight Edge” he shares the power of a penny. He shares a story of 2 brothers that are given the choice by their dying father of having 1 million dollars cash or having 1 penny double…

  • Are you playing a losing game? (Part 1)

    As you know I have been a little quiet over the past few weeks via email, facebook, twitter, youtube, and texting. Unfortunately my computer crashed and it sent me into a spiral of unproductivity and frustration. Yes, you read right. I am not perfect or superhuman. In fact what most people don’t see is how…

  • You are more beautiful

    Watch the video below. [youtube width=”560″ height=”315″]http://youtu.be/XpaOjMXyJGk[/youtube]   You are more beautiful than you think. Watching this video made me tear up (yes, I am a crier). Here is why… Every day I meet the most amazing people, the most amazing clients, the most amazing fathers, mothers, thought leaders. The problem is they are too…

  • Are your stressed? (part 2)

    (Did you read part 1 yet?   Click here.) Yesterday we focused on perspective. Today I want to really narrow our focus to importance. Are you giving more importance to things that are not really important? As Tony Robbins says, “Are you majoring in minor stuff?” Importance What are you giving importance to? In my senior…

  • Are you stressed? (part 1)

    I constantly hear the words, “I’m so stressed.” I want to share with you a few insights about stress and how to harness it’s power for good, for productivity, for growth. Here is the thing. The right stress will help you grow and become a better person. A diamond, one of the worlds hardest substances…

  • Losing Weight is Not Easy

    The other day I came across this video. [youtube width=”560″ height=”315″]http://youtu.be/LAr6oAKieHk[/youtube] The greats make it look easy. No matter what you think of Michael Jordan you must admit he is determined. If you look at the video it quickly becomes apparent that he is absolutely determined to make the ball in the basket. Where others…

  • Climb Higher to Success

    We had a great field trip yesterday with our members. We went rock climbing at x-treme rock climbing. I feel that rock climbing is a great metaphor for life and for reaching our goals. What would you do if you fell off the side of a cliff? I know that sounds pretty extreme but after…

  • Creating Memories That Last

    Yesterday, I got a surprise visit. My childhood neighbor and friend Jason, that I hadn’t seen in almost 15 years, showed up at my parents house (it was like old times). Jason and I had grown up together but his family moved away when I was in high school. It was so great catching up…

  • Pitbull and My Birthday

    Brendon Burchard says that when we are dying we ask the questions, “Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?” Today is my 33rd birthday. I am truly grateful for 33 amazing years (12,045 days) that I have been in this world. As I reflect on my life I realize that longevity is not…

  • Cicero, Demosthenes, You

    What do Cicero and Demosthenes have to do with you? Who are they? They are both great Greek orators. I heard something yesterday regarding these two men that I wanted to share with you. “When Cicero gave a speech people cheered and applauded. They said they felt inspired but never did anything. When Demosthenes gave…

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