Leadership

Good leadership
Good leadership can be the difference between victory and defeat, success and disaster. All good leaders share some common characteristics, which can be distilled from the insights of past leaders and thinkers. (more…)

Keys to success

Walk down the aisles of any bookstore and you’ll find many books purporting to explain the secrets of succeeding in life. Really, you only need to remember 3 keys to success, and you can get them for free here. Whether it’s business, marriage, or personal goals, constant learning, persistence, and a sense of humor are the key ingredients for success. (more…)

Keeping momentum

Momentum is your most important asset any time you are starting your own project, and it is important for 2 reasons. The first reason is that everyone likes a winner; if you have good momentum, you will find that people will jump on your bandwagon, whether it’s buying your product or seeing your movie. It’s simply human nature. The second reason is that momentum provides the boost you need to keep chugging along. (more…)

Different strokes for different folks

If you have different goals than other people, you might as well toss out the traditional playbook and write your own. The traditional book wasn’t written with you in mind, so create your own methods for success. Here are 6 steps that I developed which you may find useful. (more…)

It’s ok to be different

In America, we are constantly being told what is good for us, what we should do, and what we should want. Being a conscientious guy, I spent years trying to conform to what I thought I “should” be. It wasn’t until recently that I finally accepted the fact that I’m different, and it’s ok. (more…)

Idealists and dreamers

What is the difference between an idealist and a dreamer? Sustained action. For me, an idealist is someone who envisions greater things and then works to make it happen. Dreamers may have the same ideas, but they are either unable or unwilling to take the necessarily steps to turn their dream into reality. Idealists impact the world; dreamers escape it. (more…)