The simple trick I use to finish first drafts.

My first drafts aren’t funny. My first drafts aren’t particularly positive. My first drafts don’t have the right words. My first drafts are written in passive voice, since I failed to learn how to beat that in the 7 th grade and have simply trudged along since. My...
The broccoli trick to achieving your goals.

The broccoli trick to achieving your goals.

When our kids were young, we had a simple rule that saved us countless nights at the dinner table: “You don’t get to hate something you’ve never tried.” When we’d serve them a new recipe, they’d take one look at it and say, “I don’t like this.” This is an amazing...
Here’s the worst gift I ever gave my wife.

Here’s the worst gift I ever gave my wife.

What’s the worst gift you ever gave someone? I’ve given some terrible ones over the years. I would love to say it’s because my personality style doesn’t value gifts or maybe it’s not my love language, but that’s not the truth. The truth is that sometimes I just wait...
3 Tips to a better work-life balance

3 Tips to a better work-life balance

How do I balance work, business travel and family life? I’m glad you asked my opinion on this because I am an expert. I ALWAYS get work-life balance right. Over the last 21 years I have not made a single mistake when it comes to the idea of work-life balance,...
The loneliness of a new idea

The loneliness of a new idea

Iggy Pop is a punk legend. Although his band, The Stooges, was never massively successful from a commercial standpoint, his influence is undeniable. Often called the, “Godfather of Punk,” Iggy Pop has a long legacy of bands that have followed in his wake. From the...
How to be nice in 7 words.

How to be nice in 7 words.

I know a few jerks who have made it pretty far in life. To pretend otherwise would be a lie. Jerks occasionally win. They make lots of money. They get famous. They accomplish lots and lots of things. They succeed in a million different ways, but, there’s a catch....