Sometimes I find myself “wishing” that things were easier. That there was less ambiguity and a clear path forward. Often that means that I just need to go find the path. That someone before me has already made the effort to determine what needs to be done next. That the information is just waiting for …
If it takes us a week to respond to other peoples’ needs, why should we expect them to respond any sooner? Too often, I see people pestering and relentlessly following up, looking for an answer. Yet these same people are the worst at responding when the ball is in their court. Sure, sometimes there are …
If you’re not keeping score, you’re just practicing. Chris McChesney, The 4 Disciplines of Execution -Brandon
A car’s 0-60 time tells me how quickly it can get of the line. The 30-70 time tells me how quickly I can pass a slow driver on the highway. Fuel economy tells me how much I’ll spend on gas. Horsepower tells me the maximum power output at a given engine speed. Etc. But no …
It’s easy to fake your way through an interview. Just say what you think the other person wants to hear. The problem is that you aren’t as good of a liar as you think. Anyone with experience on the other side of the table will see straight through your hollow answers. And even if they …
The standards we set for ourselves can limit our performance, even if they’re arbitrary. I occasionally like to incorporate planks into my exercise routine. I never gave it much thought, but I figured that 2 minutes was my limit. So for years I’ve set a timer and then stopped around that time – which happened …
I enjoy learning new things. Whether through books, conversations, or podcasts; I like the process of gathering new information. One challenge is that it can be hard to apply this information in real life. It’s easy to be inspired in the moment, only to let that inspiration wane before taking action. I tend to lean …
A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought – they must be earned. Naval Ravikant -Brandon
There’s a famous phrase that has been repeated by leaders through the years. Essentially, each individual has three options: lead, follow, or get of the way. Each team needs at least one, and often several, people who are willing and able to take the lead. These leaders then need followers – the people who provide …
The best way to build a strong core isn’t by doing crunches and other exercises that isolate the abs. It’s by doing full-body activities that incorporate the core. Squats, deadlifts, pushups, pullups, and sprints all strain the core, and not just in the artificial way that a sit-up does. These compound moves develop the real-world …