You’ve got an idea – great. You put together some money – great. You get a team together – great. You get to work on your idea with your team – great. Things take off – great. The money starts pouring in – great. A new car, a new house, new friends – great. And …
just what is the difference between the ordinary and the extra-ordinary? Read More »
An acquaintance of mine whom I’ve known for over 10 years and I have two very different ways of looking at the world. We may speak the same language but that’s where the similarities end. The biggest difference I see between the two of us is that I’m a planner and he’s a doer. For …
A few months ago I had a dinner meeting with one of my clients. And, big surprise, they were late. Again. Still, I figured I wouldn’t mention anything as I didn’t want to get sidetracked so we dove right in. We talked about their life and some business opportunities that had come about and managed …
punctuality is an underrated skill sought after by every leader Read More »
This, I will admit, was one of the harder things for me to learn. Over the course of our lives we are let down, hurt, lied to, insulted, ignored, mistreated, snubbed and slighted. There are times when we think that we’ll never be able to forgive someone for what they have done. But as the …
A strange thing happens on December 31st each year. People all over the world realize that the new year is upon them and decide that this is the year that they’re going to make the changes needed to live the life they want to live. We have people making diet plans, business plans, relationship plans, …
Ever since I was in high school I have been interested in basketball and especially the NBA. I’ve never been a loyal fan to one team because I wasn’t born in America but I do have my favorite players. At present Blake Griffin, Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and Manu …
Success involves perseverance, dedication, hard work, and study to name just a few things. One area that I feel is overlooked is that of R & R. I respect people who want to get things done, especially in business but we should also realize that we have our limits. The human body and mind require …
Boy, do I love to shop! Back in the day I loved to head out to the local shopping mall to see where I could spend my hard-earned (not) pocket money. I’d take a cab downtown and wander around the shops just looking at all the things I wanted to buy. Today, all I need …
sacrifice is a lost art in today’s consumer society Read More »
A few years ago, I decided to take up magic because I wanted to invest my time to learn a skill rather than simply chill in front of the TV. Living in Japan I was limited with my access to find people who might be able to teach me so I did the next best …
choosing the right tools can make all the difference in life Read More »
For those of you who have read my book iSucceed or read my bio you’ll know that I run my own English school here in Japan. But for the past two years I have invested a considerable amount of time into my writing. As you can see the result of which is my book, but …
