I used to suffer from phone fear, always opting for email communication to avoid calls. Recently, I challenged myself. A few weeks back, I received an interesting email from a stranger, and instead of hiding behind my keyboard, I decided to call him. It was a Friday afternoon, and I thought, why not? The result? […]
Ouch, right? I’ve often repeated the mantra that “A” employees won’t work for “B” or “C” bosses, but I’ve never turned it around like this before. Yet, evidence abounds of managers complaining about their people not living up to expectations, not showing up on time, or committing other perceived violations. Huh. Life being a mirror
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During a recent road trip with my wife, we found ourselves pondering a question: “When will we be done?” At first, I thought, “Never.” But as we delved deeper into the conversation, I realized that’s not entirely accurate. A more precise query would be, “When will we be done with this particular season of our
Our recent session with our mind mentor led us to ponder who we’ll become by Christmas this year, what thoughts and self-perceptions will dominate our minds. Amidst this contemplation, a profound realization struck me. I will become precisely who I choose to be. This isn’t arrogance; it’s a fundamental truth. Over the next four months,
You’re not too occupied to achieve any of your life’s aspirations; you’re just not prioritizing effectively. It’s an illusion to believe that your self-sacrifice is indispensable for the world—it’s not. Thinking your kids can’t navigate life without your micromanagement? That’s just nurturing helplessness. You’re unwilling to delegate or train others to handle tasks on your
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As Seth Godin wisely puts it, “Resistance to knowing is a root cause of the sunk cost fallacy.” This concept extends far beyond just financial decisions; it permeates every facet of our lives, from our health to our wealth and our relationships. Consider the common scenario of busyness addiction. Many people claim, “I’m too busy
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A common question that came up after yesterday’s email was about the concept of Practicing what you preach. For us, this means going back to the fundamentals of our 6 Steps and 5 Ways blueprints. It involves meticulously crafting, testing, and assessing our business systems and processes in the same manner we advise our clients
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If you caught the movie Oppenheimer, you witnessed a brilliant example of someone who dared to envision an alternate future. And then, he materialized it into reality. Here’s why this matters: the universe is primarily composed of energy (remember, almost 99.9% of every atom is empty space). You only perceive things when you consciously direct
Think of yourself as an onion, with layers that can be peeled away to reveal a future version of you capable of achieving any goal, creating anything you desire, and attaining success beyond your imagination. The question is, how do you define and manifest this next version of yourself? Tools like I Am statements, meditation,
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I was guiding a small workshop on the art of simplifying your business when we delved into a topic crucial for becoming a true business owner rather than just a “doer” in the business – an owner who creates a profit-driven enterprise that thrives even without your constant involvement. Let’s talk about the concept of
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