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This is where I share my ideas, perspectives and life experiences in hopes that you can take what I've learned so far and apply it to your own life.
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 year taught me? Let's begin. Lesson #1 - I Am Not Indestructible I've lived most of my life as …
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Having a personal brand is something that should be taken seriously. If you have an audience and a brand built around your ideas, then you will be provided with more opportunities. Just last night, I received a phone call from a potential Stodzy client. One of the first things they said to me is "I have been reading your blog, I really like what you stand for, you have an inspiring …
I have been quietly working on a new project for the past month. The project is called Stem Cell Authority. We are building a resource that gives credible news and information about stem cell treatment. The research behind stem cell treatment is groundbreaking and exciting, especially in the areas of joint repair and pain. However, it is a new science and one that needs to be well documented …
Life is hard. In many respects, it is easier to ruin one’s life than it is to stay on the straight and narrow. Getting the most out of life is an intentional act. You have to want to live well. I have ruined my life before. I was terribly addicted to drugs. I had piles of legal problems. No one wanted to be around me. No one even liked me. Luckily for me, I was able to turn my life around and …
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This morning, during my morning walk, I played a YouTube video that showed up on my phone. It was a motivational talk from Will Smith. I like Will Smith. "Yeah I'll give it a shot," I thought. So I put my headphones on and pushed play. I'm glad I did. Will Smith was talking about self-discipline and the importance of having control over your mind and your actions. He laid it out in a …
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One of the reasons why I love entrepreneurship so much is because over a long enough timeline, it always weeds out the people and the businesses that are looking for short cuts. Short cuts and "quick wins" have their value, but short cuts will never lead to lasting success. To be truly successful, you have to have nerve. You have to have guts. You have to be able to stick through a plan when …
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