A boy named Johnny When we try to understand people from a logical perspective, we often end up just scratching our heads in bewilderment. Emotion, non-conscious programming, and head trash are what typically guides behavior – not logic. Take the case of Johnny Manziel. (He’s an NFL quarterback, first round draft choice, Heisman trophy winner, […]
What does history have to do with anything?
February 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What does history have to do with anything? Before the Super Bowl, I was mostly just hoping that the game would be close. As a life-long Broncos fan, I have watched my team get blown out 5 times (including the debacle of 2 years ago). Super Bowl 12: Dallas Cowboys 27 Broncos 10 Super Bowl […]
Calling Out the Liar
February 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Calling Out the Liar Say out loud, “I am enough.” Then notice if there’s a part of you that doesn’t believe this. That part of you is a liar because you are enough! You were enough yesterday. You are enough today. And, you will be enough tomorrow. Try this out and see what you notice: […]
Needs More Salt
February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Needs More Salt A couple of weeks ago I made a pot chicken soup. During the cooking process, I tasted the soup several times. The tastings told me that I needed to add more salt and more seasoning. I ended up doing this several times. The tastings served as feedback that something needed to be […]
Head Trash and Referrals
November 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Head Trash and Referrals Referrals are the easiest (by far) way to get new business. However, many people struggle with asking for them. Why? Here are a few major head trash reasons why: Asking for help is not okay because I should be able to do it by myself. So asking for help proves that […]
Busy vs Effective
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Busy vs Effective Don’t confuse being busy with being effective. If you find yourself being quite busy but not being all that effective, there are a few things you will want to check. Am I busy with useful things, income generating activities, and things that will move me forward – or am I busy with […]
Blind Spots
October 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Blind Spots We often see only what we are predisposed to see. I remember the first time I ever went to Panera Bread. I wanted some water but could not find where to get it. I was looking for the little water lever that is usually underneath the lemonade spout on the soda dispenser. Finally […]
Super Obvious Advice
September 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Super Obvious Advice If you want to be more confident, stop doing things that destroy your confidence. Negative self talk: There is no way you can call yourself a loser and a minute later feel more confident. Focusing on what you did not get done: When you focus on what you did not get done […]
There is always an agenda being fulfilled.
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There is always an agenda being fulfilled. It is important to remember that there is always an agenda being fulfilled. Even when it seems like we are not getting what we want or that our lives are headed in the wrong direction, there is still an agenda that is being fulfilled. Oftentimes this other agenda […]
