2013
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Three Decades Down
Nov 9
Today is my birthday, and also marks the completion date for my previous “to do before I reach a certain birthday” list. I’m asking for your help in building my list for the next however many years.
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In Pursuit of an Ideal
Sept 24
Few people you meet in life have true passion and drive. When you meet such a person, it will change your life forever.
2010
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Motivation
Sept 13
“You aren’t paid enough to care about that.” I’ve heard it, and I’ve said it. But for a Christian, motivation shouldn’t come from the number on a paycheck.
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Do You Leave Time on the Table?
Jun 11
One hour of billed time works out to about two and a half hours of my actual work. Weekdays are for clients, Saturdays for personal projects, Sundays for rest. How much time do you leave on the table?
2009
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Motivation
Nov 6
Walk into a clothing store and someone greets you within minutes. Walk into the DMV and you take a number. Profit and public service create two very different work ethics — and I invite you to disagree.
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Self-Marketing: Track your accomplishments
Nov 4
“I helped increase business” is less impressive than “I brought in $100k in new contracts.” Write down your accomplishments as you finish them. Six months from now, you won’t remember the details.
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If It’s Not Written Down …
Aug 7
“If it’s not written down, it doesn’t exist.” A business professor told me that years ago. A great business plan is worthless if it lives only in your head. Could someone else run your business tomorrow?
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Balance
Jul 31
I’m blessed with a job I love and with friends and family to share life outside it, which makes balancing the two harder. Let either one take over and both suffer, especially when so much of my work started as hobbies at home.
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What’s Holding You Back?
Mar 30
Someone asked me what I could start doing today to improve my life. The harder question came next: if I could start right now, what’s holding me back?