[Drama vs Reputation] Pardon my vulgar language, I guess I could have also said don’t be a “egomaniac” or “drama queen” or “self-absorbed narcissist.” However, there no point in censoring the truth. We all know and have worked with someone like this....
[Reliable vs Unreliable] "NOOOOO! Not now. Not now." "Don’t do this. Please, don’t do this." "Come on! Please!!!” Those were my exact words as I looked at the Spinning Wheel of Death on my computer. I’d worked the previous 2 hours on an article for a newsletter. It...
I grew up in Alaska, and hunting is a part of life up there. In America, every September-December is hunting season, when hunters (hopefully) set out with the core mission of filling their freezers to feed their families. Hunting for food is an honorable job, so long...
There are millions of real estate agents. What kind of agent are you? What is your identity, your character, your business religion, your guiding principles, your reputation? What is the reputation of your brokerage? Does it match? To paraphrase Seth Godin, if your...
We’ve all experienced it. That state when our mind finds complete focus. Time disappears, hunger pains are non-existent, worldly troubles are far from your mind. You are in a state of "FLOW", and you do your best work during these times. I had a moment like this on...
I first learned about Gary Vaynerchuk not long before he published his first book called “Crush it.” Since then, I’ve been a fan and have watched him grow a media empire from scratch. He is an amazing speaker. He captivates audiences all over the world...
Frickin’ pull-ups. They are so damn demoralizing. Sometimes I really despise that bar. I’ve been swearing at it a lot lately, talking to it like it’s some sort of evil beast I must defeat. But this past week, I feel like the bar has done nothing but defeat me. Two...
Harness the power of celebrity to build a cult following Key Takeaways People are inspired by celebrities’ stories of hard work, struggle, and overcoming great odds — we’re compelled to know more about them. Make sure your customers know — what motivates you, what...
The surprising answer: It’s learning to work for free Key Takeaways When you build a business, you invest your energy into the unknown to create something of value to a market. Often this means you work for free to build your business — but if you succeed, your income...