I have been using the same system, over and over again for years. If you want to grow your personal brand, do exactly this. My philosophy is built on a simple system I developed that I call “smart marketing.” My hope is that after reading this, take this strategy and put it into action so […]
The 5 Life Lessons I Learned in 2019
2019 is almost over. What a year. What a decade. I think I had more growth this year than any other year of my life. I faced real challenges. I’m proud of myself for having the strength and the fortitude to face my challenges head-on. What have I learned through my adventures? What has this […]
On the Right Path
I’m almost 700 blog posts in. I have rarely had anything go viral. I haven’t yet become the famous writer I inspire to be, nor have I built a life-changing personal brand. The older I get, the less I care about that. Every day, I see more and more examples of why being useful and […]
Shit Really Hit the Fan
I was writing and email and Jules was doing her homework. We were sitting at our kitchen counter. It was another peaceful night. Suddenly… BAM. A loud bang. Then screams. Blood curdling screams. Just like that, I was smack dab in the middle of an emergency situation. My wife and I were doing everything we […]
Ruthless and Beautiful – I Saw a Loggerhead Shrike
I was in Florida this past weekend. It was nice to be in the sunshine, to walk around my old neighborhoods and to work out with no shirt on. On Sunday I went to a park and went for a long walk and did some HIIT exercises. Most of you who follow my Twitter know […]
Sticks and Stones – Niel DeGrasse Tyson
I really enjoyed this interview with Niel DeGrasse Tyson. He elegantly articulates his mantras and philosophies on dealing with hurtful people who say hurtful things. I think we can all learn from this mentality. Protecting people from bullies doesn’t actually help them. We can’t nerf the world. Instead, we should be teaching people how to […]