A system can save your life Hope you’re having a great day. So, I saw a social media post the other day. And it said, “systems can save your life.” And of course, it attracted … Read the rest…
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Ah, the humble to do list and calendar Today I had a meeting with Brent (not his real name), a business banker, to discuss our mutual client, Heather (not her real name), a small business … Read the rest…
The big break even Raise your hand if you know what your break even is. Hmm, I see a few hands raised. And a few more of you are not quite sure. So your hand … Read the rest…
“Best plan is…” Somebody, who used to be in my life, would say this all the time. When I wanted to know what our next step or steps would be, he’d just smile and say … Read the rest…
How bad do you want it? I remember talking with a client, years ago, who was going through a very rough spot in her life and business. And she shared some extreme changes she’d made … Read the rest…
Do you know where to go? Alright, time for a road trip! Got the bags packed and in the car. And the car’s all tanked up with gas. Plenty of food in the portable cooler. … Read the rest…
There’s no mystery achievement in business As I was driving between appointments today, I heard one of my favorite bands on the radio. The Pretenders were singing Mystery Achievement. And I guess my brain is … Read the rest…
There’s manual labor and there’s Manual labor I wanna share what I call a manual labor story from one of my interesting appointments yesterday. First, a little background. Over the years, I’ve had the privledge … Read the rest…
Decisions, decisions. I remember, when I was a teenager, how my parents gave me some advice about how to make decisions. They showed me how to cultivate the best kinds of friends. And weed out the … Read the rest…
Fiscal fitness and physical fitness How are you today? And it’s not just a courteous, rhetorical question. I mean it. How are you? Have you been taking care of yourself. Getting plenty of exercise, fresh … Read the rest…