Distractions. Does anyone have those? In a world of endless distractions, protecting your most prized resource—”your attention”—must be a priority. What if? What if… we didn’t fight distraction? We just made them irrelevant. How? Accept, Reflect, and Redirect! It’s not the distraction’s fault; it’s your focus. TCF+ is the […]
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Winter Is Coming!
Winter is coming! The next 12 weeks: Listings Leverage, and Leads Your revenue runs at the speed of trust. Think about it: as trust increases, speed increases, and cost decreases. What if, over the next 12 weeks, we all built more trust by: Talking straight Created more transparency Delivered results Confronted reality head-on Clarified expectations […]
Beneficial or Harmful?
I was reflecting today that many things in life and business can be beneficial or harmful depending on how they are used or managed: Fire, when contained and controlled, provides warmth, cooks our food, and serves many other beneficial purposes. However, when uncontained, it becomes dangerous, costly, and destructive. Water in the right amount keeps us […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do?
Business often throws us into situations where we feel stuck, unsure of the next step. Whether it’s a career decision, a personal dilemma, or just a general sense of being lost, not knowing what to do can be incredibly frustrating. Here are some strategies to help you navigate these uncertain times: Focus on Ends, Not […]
Five Lessons We Learned From 9/11
Five lessons we learned from 9/11 that we could use and apply today: 1. In tragedy, love is needed more than ever 2. Bravery comes in all forms, shapes, and sizes 3. None of us are EVER alone 4. Faith can grow from horrific events 5. We are strong and resilient When Americans lend a […]
90 To 95 Days Remain
90 to 95 days… I was just looking, and basically, we have about 90 to 95 productive days left in 2024. Can you believe it? I personally love “90-day sprints”; they are just long enough to make good progress but not so long that they get boring. Do you? I have a 90-day sprint guide; […]
Habits Start As A Thin Thread And Become A Strong Cable
Habits – good or poor – start as a thin thread and become a strong cable. Good Habits vs. Poor Habits Habits can be our greatest allies or our worst enemies. Good habits, like regular exercise, healthy eating, and consistent sleep, build a foundation for well-being. On the other hand, poor habits, such as procrastination, […]
Trust. The speed of trust.
Trust. The speed of trust. In my memories, today was when we had tickets to a doubleheader: Reds vs. the Angels, and I was the designated driver. My family trusted me to drive to get them back and forth safely; in fact, Tim fell asleep in route. That’s trust. Trust is so important in so […]
Getting Gritty
What’s on my mind? Grit. Grit: Courage and resolve; strength of character. Angela Duckworth said it well, “At various points, in big ways and small, we get knocked down. If we stay down, grit loses. If we get up, grit prevails. Grit and self-control are related but are not the same thing.” […]
Stop the Mind Ants: How to Crush Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)
Like many proud parents, I love celebrating my sons’ accomplishments, even if one opted for the UCSC Banana Slugs while the other two chose the UCI Anteaters! But today, I want to talk about a different kind of “ant and anteater”—the Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) that can infest our minds. Something no large language model […]