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I walked into the hotel gym at 4:44 a.m. Right on my heels was an older guy. It didn’t appear fitness had been a major part of his life. He was in a hurry. He knew exactly what he was doing today. He set up and flew through exercise after exercise. He left the gym…
158: The Power of Momentum
The Science Behind Momentum Momentum, a fundamental principle in physics, mirrors the dynamics of maintaining discipline in both our personal and professional endeavors. The initial effort to start any task, much like overcoming static friction, often presents the greatest challenge. Once we overcome this initial inertia, sustaining our efforts (akin to kinetic friction) becomes markedly…
brain atrophy
The robots are coming. So I’ve started writing. Yesterday, I got in a car that artificial intelligence controlled. It drove me from the airport to my hotel. While I sat in the driver’s seat, I didn’t have to intervene once. And I loved it. Artificial intelligence is about to disrupt humanity. And I’m here for…
what Talon taught me
August 2006. It was the first physical training session of ROTC at Texas Tech University. Start time was 6am. I decided I would be the first one there. I arrived at 5am. Talon was already there. We were inseparable for the rest of college. He was in my wedding. I was in his. We served…
what about the bucket and the path?
Someone shared a quote with me recently that went like this: "Once you carry your own water, you will learn the value of every drop." It underpins the value of hard work. You will ever only appreciate the things you have to work for. It’s true. However, before we can carry water we need a…
don’t worry about those who don’t
Don’t worry about those who don’t… My grandpa (I call him Pop) gave me some profound advice at the start of my entrepreneurial career as a strength and conditioning coach. He said, "Don’t worry about those who don’t." I said, "What do you mean, Pop?" He said, "Some people want to workout, some don’t. Don’t…
the power of overdoing it
When I first started, I thought every other entrepreneur knew something I didn’t. They were more advanced. They knew systems, numbers, marketing, sales… What I found out, seven years later, was they didn’t know anything. Most of them weren’t good at any part of running a business. Most of them got lucky and couldn’t replicate…
saying ‘no’
Saying no is hard. There are two types of ‘no.’ There is tactical ‘no’ when someone is trying to steal your time. Then, there is strategic ‘no’ to opportunities. The first ‘no’ takes practice. We don’t want to let people down or feel uncomfortable. We say ‘yes’ when people ask for a minute here and…
157: How To Run a Black Friday Sale
The Significance of the Holiday Shopping Season The holiday shopping season, particularly the day after Thanksgiving, presents a unique opportunity to significantly boost your revenue. My own experience underscores this: I once missed out on an estimated $1.4 million in revenue by not engaging in holiday sales for eight years. This taught me the critical…
156: I broke my own rule while building a personal brand…
The Evolution of My Personal Brand When I started focusing on my personal brand, my primary tools were short-form content on platforms like Instagram and regular newsletters. These mediums allowed me to express my thoughts directly and maintain a genuine connection with my audience. Everything you see from me, from Instagram posts to newsletter content,…
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