I’m learning to ride a unicycle. And it’s not easy. Riding a unicycle is incredibly simple: you sit on a seat attached to a single wheel and you pedal. The objective is simple: keep pedaling you move forward. Stop pedaling… Continue reading
Why $100,000 a year won’t make you rich
Has this title got your attention? Most experts I consult with would love to earn six-figures. I don’t blame them. The average income in North America is about $50,000. Earning $100,000 puts you in the top 15% income bracket. Not bad.… Continue reading
Sell your story and save the world
I got my start in the speaking industry with a story. And you know what? When I think about the last 18 years of speaking, teaching, writing, and coaching, nothing has changed. It’s still about the story. Stories are the… Continue reading
The biggest mistake I ever made
It’s hard to write an article about avoiding mistakes in business when you’ve made thousands of them. It’s like sitting down to write “Everything I know about love” when everyday you are painfully reminded you really don’t know much. All… Continue reading
Business and Life – how to make your summer work
Make this summer work For too many years I have screwed it up. I had great intentions to chill out and completely enjoy my summer, but then I let work creep in. I was thinking about a blog post, scheming… Continue reading
Teach from the tip of the iceberg
Recently I was the MC at a large conference and I introduced Olympian Jon Montgomery (gold metal winner, Vancouver 2010 Olympics, beer stein march through Whistler…that guy) before his speech. Not only is Jon naturally a great speaker and can… Continue reading