September 2012 Blog Posts (157)

"The capacity to determine one's success [in life] begins from within, from the way we see the world we live in, and the attitudes we use to approach it. Every public victory begins in the quiet chambers of the mind and heart." ~D. Mark Nygren…

One of my early blog posts banged on the scientific method as it is used in many science classrooms as a poor model for teaching science. My point was that when we teach kids science is foolproof when you follow some simple…

We’ve seen the history of mass during the Industrial Revolution. In the form of: production, factories, transportation, food, retailers, riots, consumption, start-ups, dotcoms, healthcare, layoffs, moving overseas and closures. Anyone see a mass pattern here?

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GOD'S GIFTS

(written by Caroline Gavin)…

Working on coding some business tools anything you guys think would be good to have in the office / field to help with automating or making your job easier? I am now working on some papal payment calculators.... So to be clear I m asking for PAIN POINTS in your business

While attending a funeral, I spoke with the Pastor prior to the services. We discussed the importance of the power of belief in our fellow man. The value of belief can be unmeasurable and is magnified throughout history in stories of success with life changing results . Here is one example of the powerful lesson of…

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand.” Woodrow Wilson…

Nothing like a good Philly Cheese Gyro. If you have never been here, I know what you are thinking, "What's a Philly Cheese Gyro?" It's always fun to watch the development and transformation of food styles & preparation.

Greek Souvlaki is an institution in downtown Salt Lake. Other…

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Good ideas all have a shelf-life. If not implemented with action, they begin to stink up your brain like rotting cheese.

by Pete Ferguson

Yesterday I had lunch at a former business giant's campus. I won't name the company, but I will say that in their heyday they were the conglomeration of the…

Ever since I came home from the Coaching with Excellence workshop with Dan Miller, I've been on a mission to "Take Action." In June, I published my first book and today, my second book comes out. I had started this book three years ago and only written a few pages. Thanks to a…

I am packing to spend time with my 18-month-old grandson, Nikolai while his mom & dad are in the hospital welcoming his new brother. Babies are rarely on schedule so, I am only preparing right now.

Me, Nikolai and Gilbert (their dog, who I lovingly referred to as GillyB) will spend a few days together… and I am collecting ‘things to do’. We are already great crayon-artists together...and we do all of the outdoors sports including eating sticks, climbing on jungle gyms,…

It's all about the timing, right? I know that many of us have heard that phrase and have probably used it on occasion. BUT...if it is all about the timing then how do we determine when the correct or perfect time is? And if we need to determine the perfect time then the time to start is now. In other words the time is right now. Get started today! Wherever you are in life's fantastic journey the right time has to be now. Think about it....now is the time to be a better spouse, a…

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The Most Important Investment of All!

Anyone who has ever had money at play in the stock market knows that prices fluctuate. For many, these fluctuations seem random and potentially very stressful. Success in the stock market requires patience and a willingness to…

Goals are important, they are markers of success, but they are always future focused. The power of intention is about the here and now. It is focused on our present state of being and how we currently view life.

by Pete Ferguson

While the road to Hell is paved with good…

Plan ahead for your Small Business Exit Strategy – The Basics

In all aspects of life, an exit strategy can come in handy if you find yourself needing to extract yourself from a given situation. In romance, this is referred to as coyote love because is the point where you’re willing to chew your own leg off to get out of the trap you find yourself in. Many a business owner…