June 19

Build Your Own Life

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Define, Plan, Conquer“Every night when I go to bed I want to like who I am. And I want to wake up the next morning like it’s a Saturday.” That was my answer when asked what I wanted to do before I died. Sure, I dodged the specific question, but it was Craig’s... read more

June 03

What Swallowing Lake Water Teaches...

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...and how to keep your head above it.I can't get the taste of salt, algae, and really weak lime juice out of my mouth. I swallowed a few quarts of this disgusting concoction on Tuesday afternoon while “wakeboarding.” Well, that’s what my friends called it before I strapped up and dove in. Now they call it “Let’s watch... read more

May 18

Embrace It. Deal With it. Get On With It.

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Short-term discomfort for long-term gainEmailing and rejecting a client. Breaking up with an apathetic and uninspiring girlfriend. Handing in your two week notice. Saying “Good Bye” to a circle of friends who do nothing but complain, bitch, and sulk. Clicking “send” on an email to a potential mentor. Introducing yourself to a group of high-powered executives. Speaking up when... read more

April 24

Hit a Slump? Get Over the Hump!

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Despair, Drama Queens, and Doing the Ugly ThingEvery few months, without fail, I go through some sort of fake existential crisis. My business, writing, relationships, finances, and realistic optimism overwhelm me to the point where I have the sudden urge to punch kittens. I’m incapacitated and dumb for what seems like days. Really, these crises last... read more

April 17

4 Steps to Becoming a Networking Genius

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How to connect with millionaires, best-selling authors - just about anyone.I’m still young, stupid and have a lot to learn. But I’m pretty decent at personal and business networking. In fact, I get no less than five emails per week asking how I built an impressive rolodex of friends, mentors and other interesting people. This post will show you how... read more

April 14

Bigger, Stronger, and Smarter Than You

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Are You Inspired By Your Friends?Jason is an amazing web designer and probably one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever talked with. Diane is a former vice-president at Alltel. Before that, she was with Sprint. They call her “the garbage woman” because she comes into a company, takes out the trash, and makes everyone rich... read more