grow or scale? some use the words synonymously. but they are not the same. when you begin, growth is the only goal. growth is painful. messy. expensive. growth cannot last. it’s to take something you do not like and improve it. growth is a blunt force. but growth is necessary. it’s the foundation. without growth, […]
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sparks
spontaneous decisions. organize the closet. write a book. go for a walk. take a trip. learn to play guitar. just ideas… at some point you may act on your ideas. that action is a spark. an extreme concentration of energy. a very small, short-lived form of energy. sparks are intense, but fleeting. and I don’t […]
days off
in 2025, you’ve got ONE month to achieve your goals. there are 365 days in a year. weekends off? 104 days. meetings, bullshit time? another 104 days. vacation? 18 days. holidays? 15 days. 2 days per month you’re ‘just not feeling it’—24 days. 265 days. 72.6% of the year… you’re not moving the needle. 100 […]
169: Annual Planning: Sharpen or Swing?
Annual Planning: The Importance of Staying Sharp Annual planning isn’t just about setting goals; it’s about refining your approach, much like sharpening a spear. As a young boy growing up around the woods, I learned to sharpen sticks into spears—a simple but profound task that perfectly parallels the entrepreneurial journey. The process taught me two […]
168: THIS is how you build wealth!!
Discovering the True Wealth Building Metrics When I began my entrepreneurial journey, like many, my eyes were set on the milestone of owning a seven-figure business. It was a clear marker of success. However, achieving this goal revealed a truth I hadn’t anticipated—it wasn’t the seven figures that enriched my life; it was the freedom […]