Nov 21, 2017What is a 401(k)? — A Beginner’s GuideThere is a reason why the famous 401(k) continues to be the most searched financial term on the internet, and it’s not because everyone wants to know what it wore last night on the red carpet. I pride myself in knowing more than most on financial topics such as this…Investing6 min read
Sep 28, 2017Three Big Things I Learned From Reading 125 Books In five YearsWhat is it about books that makes us believe we are getting smarter when we read? Why do we tell our kids to read? Why is reading important? Seriously, I’m asking this question because it doesn’t make a ton of sense if you think about it. Books are someone else’s…Books8 min read
Sep 19, 2017Why Your Marketing Sucks — One thing that will make it/you better immediatelyYour Marketing Sucks Because You are Lazy and Passive! Sorry for the blunt intro, but let’s be honest with each other. To make you feel better, I’m talking to myself here as well. If you don’t own your own business “Officially” I’m talking to you to. You market yourself everyday, so listen up. I consult 45 small business owners…Marketing8 min read
Sep 19, 2017How to Break Through ResistanceThere is this a massive, six foot six, 300lbs of pure muscle that is standing in your way from accomplishing your goals. His name is “Resistance” and he is the meanest dude you have ever seen. He has scars on his face and prison tattoos on his hands and eyebrows…Self Improvement4 min read
Jun 29, 2017You Can Have a Superpower in 2017Distractions are the death of our focus. Distractions don’t get any less as we get older and they also don’t get any less as we increase as a society. People talk about all the “screens” we have facing us at all times, and it’s the truth, but these “screens” aren’t…Productivity3 min read
Jun 29, 2017Why working hard won’t be enoughWhy working hard won’t be enough “Work hard and your time will come.” Haven’t we all heard similar words? “Keep grinding and it will happen.” How is that supposed to keep you motivated? I agree with why people say that, and I agree with the belief that greatness does not…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Jun 14, 2017Is that really YOUR dream?I was reading one of my favorite influencer’s, Joshua Medcalf, book and he tells a story about he hates the question “what do you do?” I relate so much to his thoughts around this. This question is about as impactful as “how about this weather?” Does what you do really…Success2 min read
May 2, 2017Good = Bad. Why You Are Not Getting the Raise You WantedGood = Bad There is a race to be good these days. Millenials were taught that if we do our job, meaning, we showed up for school, got good enough grades to go to college, graduate (doesn’t really matter in how many years), we would get a good job. That job would be…Employee Engagement4 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Apr 27, 2017The Olympic Process — How to Achieve Your Biggest GoalsEvery Olympic athlete knows exactly what they want. Their goals, dreams and aspirations are extremely clear. They know exactly when they will achieve it and they know exactly how to do it. It’s the most wonderful time of the (4) year(s) The Olympics come around every four years. There is a ton of divide in our country and many…Olympics5 min read
Apr 23, 2017Three Different Types of WorkersIn this world, there are three different types of workers. 1. The Intern They show up and start asking questions. “How can I help?” “What can I do?” They are eager to learn and ready to work. The interns don’t last long. They either turn into employees or they go back to school…Minimum Wage2 min read