Some people are seemingly born knowing what they want to do with their lives. They may start by playing with a toy doctor’s kit at age 4, then follow through with med school and end up being a world-renowned surgeon. No one ever doubted who they’d grow up to become, least of all themselves. And […]
It’s easy to look at someone who’s successful and assume their life has always been perfect. I’m guilty of jumping to the conclusion myself when I meet some people. But then I remind myself of a kid who started with nothing, fought through some really tough years, and then worked his way to a comfortable, […]
Addiction comes in many forms — from drugs and alcohol to food and gambling. But something all addictions have in common is that they’re extremely damaging to our lives, and yet we can always find ways to justify continuing down the path of addiction. How do we do that? By lying to ourselves. Here are […]
Not having a clear set of goals is a proven way to ensure you’ll never meet them. That’s why articulating your vision is a critical first step toward success—to give yourself something to aspire to besides some general idea of “making it.” Don’t settle for some half-baked idea of where you want to be in […]
Whether launching a tech startup or building a brick and mortar store, entrepreneurs often share similar qualities that contribute to their success. A combination of passion, commitment, and innovation are needed to take the sometimes-scary step toward working for yourself—and these are traits that I’ve seen in entrepreneurs time and time again. If you’re considering […]
Over the course of 40 years in the real estate industry, I have worked hard to coach, train, and provide leadership for countless sales executives. This is a job I don’t take lightly, because I learned very early in my career that a business can only be as strong as its leader. I was still […]
Innovation, commitment, and leadership are just a few qualities that have helped countless founders, producers, managers, designers and more realize their dreams of starting their own business. And staying accountable to their business plan is a big part of finding success. Here’s how to stay committed, no matter what field you’re in. Step 1: Know […]
We all have a vision for our future — a vague (or maybe not-so-vague) picture of how we want life to be. The vision likely involves a specific living situation, a lifestyle, a career and personal relationships. A nice house and a healthy salary and a smiling family, perhaps. A vision of success. We all […]
Success isn’t something that just happens to people — it requires action. And over the course of decades of working in the world of business, I’ve honed in on the four pillars of action: Mindset, vision, plan, and team. With these four pillars firmly in place, you’ll have the tools you need to achieve success in […]
I talk a lot about success as a result of setting and achieving goals. Meeting your professional and financial goals can be hugely fulfilling, but if you don’t give yourself space to explore your passions, you’ll likely struggle to feel truly happy. So, what are your passions? They can be tough to define, especially if […]