HUGH CULVER
Author, Speaker, Coach
Why I no longer make New Year’s Resolutions
There is a statistic commonly thrown around about New Year’s Resolutions. Over 80% fail. What’s less commonly known is why they fail. I think most fail because of a lack of practice. Just like lifting weights, speaking a language or practicing Origami, if you don’t...
Want to make more money? Solve a bigger problem.
When Arthur Fry walked into the seminar it was a day like any other. At the front of the room, a development researcher launched into his presentation. "Part of my job is to develop bigger, stronger, tougher adhesives. This,” Spencer Silver admitted pointing to a...
The Five Biggest Mistakes Most Speakers Make on Stage (and how to avoid them)
This post was updated March, 2023 I have a confession to make. As a speaker, seminar leader, facilitator, coach - heck, even as a writer - I’ve made every mistake possible. We all make mistakes. In fact, if you’ve ever planted two feet in front of an audience, you...
The secret to getting things done – take the Next Action
There is a concept in time management called “Next Action.” Could this be the missing ingredient to your planning formula? You see, everyone has ideas. Like your friend who’s going to write a book. Not just any book, mind you - they are going to write the epic...
Want to make more money? Take a look in the mirror.
“I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways.” Man in the mirror, Michael Jackson What are you worth? If you parcel up your most valuable organs (heart, lungs, kidney…) apparently you can fetch upwards of $2M on the black market. A...
Got the blahs? Three fast ways to get motivated and back into action
The other day a friend shared this joke... Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. The great clown...
Five tried and true sources for writing inspiration (I’m using one here)
A client recently told me her biggest barrier to getting more blogs written was coming up with ideas. What?!? Are you living? I have so many ideas for writing, my problem is choosing only one. I know this can be a barrier so let’s go over five great sources of ideas...