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My Top Reads of 2019

Bad Blood, John Carreyou This is the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and her fraudulent company Theranos. Once hailed as the Female Steve Jobs, it all came crashing down once two brave whistleblowers (one of whom risked his familial relationships) exposed the truth: It was all lies. Even worse, the health of innocent people were put ... read more >

Fall Push Week 13: Results

It's the end of this 13 week Journey! I almost can't believe it that we are at the end of the year and about to head into 2020. This past 13 weeks has been quite the journey. To be fully transparent, I did accomplish much of what I set out to do this year.  I ... read more >

Week 12 Fall Push: Review an Revise

When I started this journey 12 weeks ago I wasn't in the best head space.  I was agitated, frustrated, and all worked up I had to step back and re-evaluate some things that weren't working.  In order for me to gain clarity I had to get still and I had to slow things down. Over ... read more >

Week 10 Fall Push: Creating Momentum with Systems

How do you gain momentum?You need a System Being self-employed, I learned early on that the way to success is to develop systems for getting things done. Without a system, it is easy to lose track of what needs to be done and where your attention needs to be. You need a system and routine ... read more >

Week 9: Clean up the Small Things

Americans love massive displays of effort - Darren Hardy, The Compound EffectIf you are looking for a good book to read, then I highly recommend The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.Americans have been conditioned to believe to GO BIG with everything and overhaul their whole lives in 30 minutes.  As Darren Hardy points out, it's ... read more >

Week 8 Fall Push: Tracking

I have been strategic about taking time away.  I will work very intensely for a few months and then allow time for recovery.  It's the principle Todd Durkin talks about as far as life being hard intense sprints and then taking time to recover. You may tell yourself that you can't afford to take time ... read more >

Week 7 Fall Push: Your Plan of Action

If you want results, then you need a plan.  Whether you are looking to be healthier or get out of debt, you need a plan and I believe the plan needs to be written down. At the beginning of Every year I do a Strategic Roadmap.  I learned this tool from Todd Durkin.  You review ... read more >

Week 6 Fall Push : Triggers

This Fall PUSH is about going Deep so when I thought about what really triggers me to go off track and start allowing myself to get distracted, I had to look within. Not seeing Results What triggers me to go off track is when I KNOW I am doing the right thing, I am putting ... read more >

Week 5 Fall Push: Stop Doing

I was in a yoga class and I was having trouble with the pose.  I just would not put my head down and I would not relax.  The teacher came over to do some adjustments and she said, "It's a surrender pose" "No wonder I am having such a hard time," I thought. "It's so ... read more >