Inflation: Artificial expansion of the money supply.

No eye contact. No smile. No enunciation. No professional clothing.

No…. hairbrush?

Have you ever been to a presentation where the person giving the talk or performance appeared not to care at all about the attitude they conveyed to the audience?

It doesn’t matter how casual a person’s “brand” or message is,…

One of the most common questions I get asked especially when people are just starting into the wonderful world of eCommerce is "What is the best thing to sell online?" The answers is easy and obvious, but being an old salesman at heart I have to answer a questions with a questions. "What's the best car, restaurant, movie and vacation spot?". With a puzzled look most…

Cotopaxi's Logo: Social Biz Done Right

I recently had the privilege of interviewing the founder of the outdoor supply biz Cotopaxi – the way I came about the interview and incredible story…

Pop quiz!

How do you determine if a job is a good fit for you?

I’ll give you the answer in a moment. But first, a story:

My first job out of college was selling billboards in rural Kentucky. 80% of my day was cold calling small and medium businesses. I got the job because I was friendly, articulate, and people generally liked and trusted me. Perfect for sales! Well, I was miserable and my results were sporadic. What’s tragic however is that I spent years wondering what…

“As the year progressed, there was a quiet, nearly incessant buzz about microbes and how they affect the body and health.” Eva Emerson, Editor in Chief of Science News on the #1 scientific story of 2013

There were quite a few findings this past year that could have been considered the #1 story, such…

You may be in a situation where you just can’t make a change with your career. There are seasons in our lives and this may not be the right season for you to overhaul your career.

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My son said this to me when we were walking out to the car after having dinner at a local place. As we kept walking to the car I started to ask him questions and he would respond.



-"Kiddo, what is that we are walking towards?" Our car.

-"Where are we driving to when we get…

If you have been with me for a while, you have probably seen how both my business and I have grown. I’ve been in the online business world for 10 months and am blown away at everything I have…

When I was a child, I rode my bicycle over the flat neighborhoods of Savannah, Georgia. I was Annie Oakley on my faithful horse. My girlfriend and I cycled together to ballet classes that ended at dusk. On the way home, we sped past a house shrouded with hanging moss. We were sure it was haunted. We’d both spotted a ghostlike flicker in the window!…

Daniel Ledford never ceases to amaze me with his simple and easy biohacking tips that we can all incorporate in our lives. Today we talked about ways to reduce stress for folks who work in high stress jobs such as 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Emergency Medical Workers, Law Enforcement, etc. While this this topic was primarily focused to reduce stress for folks in these types of positions, certainly the tips can be used for anyone dealing with stress in their lives.…

Lately I can't seem to shake the sense that I have to let go of some of the good things in my life in order to chase (and fulfill) what is in my heart to do. This morning I wrote down the 3 things that, in my gut, I knew I needed to let go. Oh, it hurt in a good and bad way!…

Just having a great website isn’t enough.

In this new world of information, you need to be creating content. Not just a static page on your website, but content that is constantly fresh. Just think: if a restaurant only ordered fresh food on the first of the month, customers would stop coming pretty quickly. Who wants a sandwich from two weeks ago?

So, how do you go about creating new content online? There are several avenues to choose from, with blogging and podcasting being…

Don’t do it. I know it’s tempting. Walk AWAY from the obsessive negativity that is baiting you.

We all know that nerves and negative thoughts can plague us right before a big moment – a presentation, a performance, or even just a tough conversation. But what about the influx of second-guessing and doubts that set in AFTER it’s over? It can be…

These words were the beginning of a new journey in my life one year ago.

I was a single dad and working at the job I had spent the last 12 years of my life. I was tired of dealing with things that I had been putting up with for way too long. I was tired of working 12+ hour shifts, four days a week and missing time with my kiddo. I was tired of feeling trapped and like I had no future. I was simply tired.

Over the last few months that I was…

5 Ways to Break the Monday Morning Crying Cycle

A Lyft Driver in Full Glory

I live in Kansas City, and I love it. While I didn’t grow up here, I am a native Kansan, and Kansas City truly is our city (yes, I know… technically a lot of it is in Missouri, but we Kansans don’t really like it when you…

“About 800,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease annually. A quarter of these deaths could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, and managing your diabetes.”

That statistic and the recommendation for preventing that outcome are…

Want success? Quit complaining and go get it. Your actions and attitudes

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