PinnedMember-only10 Holiday Reflections to Ring in 2023Here’s what I discovered — Another year has come to an end. For many, 2023 could not have come fast enough. Doubtless, there has been turmoil across the world, especially from 2020 to 2022. Regardless of what might be going on outside, though, I have always made it my mission to go inside to better…Entrepreneurship6 min readEntrepreneurship6 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Apr 14Member-onlyAchieving Best-Seller StatusIt’s so easy, man… — It may not be that big of an accomplishment. As I was sharing with my friend over the horn the other day, Amazon KDP literally helps you choose categories that increase your chances of becoming a best-seller. And to some, that sounds mighty disingenuous. And yes, to a degree, it’s…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Apr 4Member-onlyAre You Sacrificing Your Vision for That Big Name?Look before you leap — Most projects begin with the best of intentions. “Let’s serve independent musicians.” “Let’s help independent course creators and coaches.” “I want to help independent filmmakers get the money they need to make their projects a reality.” Some of us follow through on these intentions, creating products and services that may…Entrepreneurship2 min readEntrepreneurship2 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 30Member-onlyExercise & ProductivityTargets to hit, Steve Jobs and walking, when too much is too much — We all know we need to add some movement to our days if we hope to increase our energy levels, remain healthy long-term, and lose weight, if that’s something we aspire to. If you already have an exercise regimen you keep to, congratulations, you may not need to make any…Exercise4 min readExercise4 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 29Member-onlyMeditation & ProductivityAll successful entrepreneurs do this? — “All successful entrepreneurs do this…” No, they don’t. Don’t be hoodwinked by catchy headlines. That said, many entrepreneurs do this. And by this, I mean meditation. I’ve interviewed over 300 musicians, executives, entrepreneurs, and marketers, and have found this to be a surprising commonality among many. …Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 28Member-onlySleep & ProductivityHow the two are linked and the difference it will make for you — Conventional wisdom says you need seven to eight hours of sleep per night to feel fully rested. While I think this is a good place to start, it’s like saying working eight hours per day will make you wealthy. If you have a job, freelancing contracts, or a business lined…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 27Member-onlyFinding a Lasting SolutionIt’s not just the problem — If you’re going to talk about a problem, the responsible thing to do is to bring a solution to the table. Throughout human history, we’ve succeeded at replacing or augmenting old technologies, not by rehashing the problem, but by focusing on the solution. Horse buggies were replaced by cars, which…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 21An Apple Pie with Your Name on itHaving fun at work — I went to the drive-thru last night, something I rarely do. It was clear from the moment I got to the kiosk that the cashier was making the most of what many would consider a very boring Joe job. I ordered my burger, my fries, my drink, and then he…Customer Service1 min readCustomer Service1 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 20Member-onlyThe Flawed Thinking in “I Don’t Like the Game Because it’s Hard”The game of creativity or business won’t always be easy — While working out, I was watching a YouTube video in which the host talked about games everyone apparently loves, but he hates. His main argument for hating one very mainstream Action RPG game was the fact that he had trouble solving the quests and found many of the solutions a…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Published inAbundance Attraction·Mar 19When They Can’t See the Whole PictureTry this — In their sugar, caffeine, or alcohol induced high, your friends may come to you and say: You should do X, then Y, and then Z! At one point, you may have expressed your enthusiasm for X. In the meantime, your plan may have changed from X to A, but there’s…Communication2 min readCommunication2 min read