I recently wrote about the benefit of absorbing information from different sources. Reflecting further on this topic, and partially thanks to Bill (you know who you are), I’ve realized how important it is to extend this concept beyond simply incoming sources such as books, podcasts, etc. Some of the most rewarding conversations I’ve had are …
Yesterday I bought a secondhand tile saw for $30 on craigslist. It was listed for $50, I told the guy I would do $20, and we settled on $30. I’m very confident I could have gotten the saw for $25 if I pushed, but I didn’t. Why? For starters, the saw I got is worth …
Breathing is a remarkable phenomenon. Whether we intend to or not, we breathe. Awake or asleep, it is always happening. Even if we try to stop, some force will soon overpower our efforts and we will take a breath. Thus, when we focus on breathing we are putting our attention on something closely connected to …
When approaching a construction zone, each driver has a decision to make – merge quickly into the lane that will soon be ending (let’s call it the third lane) or wait until the last possible second to merge. Either option is legal. However, one is much more socially-conscious than the other. When we ride the …
One of my favorite concepts is the idea of The Obstacle is the Way. Basically, not only can we survive despite our greatest setbacks, but sometimes we can actually thrive because of these setbacks. There are numerous examples from sports, business, and general life in which this has played out; but I want to point …
Stretching the truth can be a great time to get what you want – once. But if you’re planning to have an extended relationship with whomever you’re dealing with, it’s foolish to think that it won’t come back to bite you in the future. -Brandon
If someone tells you that they took their business elsewhere based on price, it means one of several things: They’re using price as an excuse to work with someone else You didn’t properly explain the value of your product or service Multiple options met their needs, so they were able to simply choose the cheapest …
If effectiveness is doing the right things, efficiency is doing things right. Tim Ferriss -Brandon
All of my opinions are subject to change. Not because I don’t believe in what I’m saying as it comes out of my mouth. Not because I’m a hypocrite, or someone who is unwilling to take a stand for the things I care about. But because I know that my future experiences will provide insights …
As much as I try to sound like one cohesive person across various communication mediums, I know that’s not always the case. Thinking about the process helps to uncover part of the reason. When we talk, we don’t have time to edit. We think in real time and we respond naturally based on input from …