Every time you achieve something new, you should immediately look for something to build on that success – often in ways that weren’t necessarily obvious to you beforehand. What can you do today that you couldn’t do yesterday that moves you closer to what you want to...
“Whatever you do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” -Goethe “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” -John Maxwell “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem...
Test assumptions as inferences Share all relevant information – no silos Focus on interest, not positions Be specific – use examples – don’t mince words Agree on what important words mean – clarity Explain the reasons behind one’s statements, questions, and actions...
Passion An intense passion or desire for something. “Without passion, you don’t have energy. Without energy, you have nothing.” -Warren Buffett Perseverance The ability to be steadfast in reaching long-term goals despite difficulties. “Success is no accident. It is...
Basic Financial Maxims I Want My Kids To Know By Ron Muhlenkamp July 1991 (…and still relevant!) There is no free lunch. There’s no free income either. The essentials of life are cheap. Only the luxuries are expensive. A bad product is always a bad deal. A good...
An excuse is a justification for doing – or not doing – something. The dictionary implies that it’s a “reason” and we should not accept that description. An excuse turns out to be something other than the real reason that motivates your actions, or lack thereof. Think...
