Capitalism and Goal Setting
Oh, capitalism. That mighty engine of “more, more, more!” It’s the water we swim in, the air we breathe, the philosophy of our morning coffee order (I’ll take the venti, please). And it sneaks into everything—especially our goals. Somewhere along the line, we got the idea that if we’re not growing, expanding, dominating industries like […]
Mastering Tone and Timing in Leadership
Let’s dive into something deeply transformative today. You know that feeling when you’re trying to communicate something important, but it just doesn’t land right? It’s like shouting into the wind, and your words are twisted before they reach the other person. Enter the random comment from artist David Choe, who speaks of better use of […]
It’s Time for Calendar Math – Closing Out the Year Like a Pro
Okay, folks, we need to talk about something that’s coming for all of us. No, it’s not another existential crisis about the upcoming election.. I’m talking about the fourth quarter. The final stretch of the year where we all get to see whether our efforts, our planning, and let’s be honest, our sheer willpower, are […]
A Lesson in Accountability
I stood in my garden yesterday, looking at the chaos that had taken over. Weeds wrapped around what little was left of the crops, their invasive roots strangling the life out of the plants I’d so carefully chosen months ago. The irrigation system, the lifeline of the garden, had been broken for weeks—maybe even months. […]
Embracing the Joy of Trying
For years, I had this little dream tucked away. I wanted to learn to play the fiddle. I could see myself banging out a solo like Matt Heckler or the guys in Trampled By Turtles. But then, as dreams do, it started to get messy. Which fiddle should I get? Should I go cheap, in […]
Running on Empty
Let me tell you about a conversation I had with my dad some time earlier this year. We were talking about this thing we both do—moving without forethought. You know the drill: always on the go, never slowing down to think, always one step ahead, but not really knowing where that step is taking us. […]
Mastering Predictability in Real Estate
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The Trap of More: Too Good To Go
As business owners, we’re constantly navigating the fine balance between efficiency and excess, growth and sustainability. Recently, I had a revealing experience with an app called “Too Good To Go” that brought this delicate dance into sharp focus. For the uninitiated, “Too Good To Go” offers discounted surplus food from restaurants and stores, aiming to […]
Navigating “The Path of Not Here”
In the hustle and bustle of real estate and entrepreneurship, we often find ourselves chasing after success like trackers pursuing a lion in the wild. It’s a captivating analogy, laden with imagery that speaks to our need for perseverance and clarity. But what if I told you there’s a deeper layer to this pursuit, a […]
Pruning for Growth: Make the Cut
As business owners, we’re no strangers to the concept of pruning. We understand the importance of trimming away the excess to promote healthy growth and maximize productivity. Yet, there’s something inherently difficult about the act of pruning – whether it’s trimming back overgrown branches or cutting off deadwood. It’s a process that requires courage, foresight, […]