#Thinking: Ask Good Questions

Ask good questions.

That is the right way.

You are part scientist, part investigator, part explorer.

Open mind. Eternally curious.

Ready to see the wonders of the world.

Go forward boldy.

Let no one stand in your way.

Bend your knee to no man.

Let truth be your guide.

Reason your weapon.

Start with “Why?”

 

Secret Formula to Winning

Helen Keller said, “… I learned that the power to rise in the world is not in the reach of everyone.”

While I agree with the words I disagree with her intent. Keller means that social class keeps people down. I disagree. There is no such thing as “People”. Individuals don’t do the work it takes to rise. Plain and simple. And then when it gets hard they stop.

Want to rise in this world?

Here’s the secret formula to winning.

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  1. Do the fucking work.
  2. Put on a helmet – it’s going to be a bumpy ride
  3. Shut up, stop complaining and pull your weight
  4. If you don’t like what you are doing then stop
  5. You are in control. The choice is yours
  6. Do the WORK
 

Business Philosophy 

The customer is the hero and the huge obstacle they have to overcome is getting people to listen to their story and then buy from them. The solution is working with our company. We help guide our customers in how to connect with their customers where they are. That’s on digital media.
Imagine your customers wanting to hear from you every time you had something to say 
Effective communication is the key. We take storytelling to an art form 
And once inside these companies, we’ll do what it takes to market the business and make the investment in us profitable. It is all about telling the story of your business
Getting things done and driving results through collaboration, partnerships, and relationships.
Who we work with:
Only on my turf and my terms.
Plug and play marketing for small and medium businesses. We take what works in general and adjust it to work specifically for your business
I only work with people and companies where I can take the true measure of your character and your company. 
We are not for everyone.

We focus on building businesses in a digital world. 

We only work with companies where the owner or CEO will work directly with us. 

Fast action requires quick decisions and authority to make them.

 

The More I Do, the More I Want To

Checking tasks off my list is a reward. 

A positive, self-priming cycle. Do something. Check Done. Do more. Happiness! 

Why does it feel so good? 

My mind likes positive forward progress. Even small wins feel good. 

Found … a key to increased productivity. 

Try it. Tell me what you think. 

Here are some good resources:

  • Bullet Journal
  • Getting Things Done
  • Work the System
  • Evernote

Enjoy!

 

Decisions in Context

Every decision I make includes all past choices.

I relish in the fact that I can make new choices daily.

Today, can be the exact opposite of yesterday and tomorrow, if I want.

So, when people are paralyzed by decisions I take the Aristotle approach with a twist of coaching.

What’s on Your Mind? And, What Else? What Do You Want? What’s it going to take to get there? What’s the Hard Part?

Going through this exercise may bring you closer to an answer.

The framework clears my thinking. It allows me to see all options. And then, I choose.
Either way, it’s going to be hard.

So, the cost of failure is small.

Why do I say that?

Think of it like this. I’m 31 years old. So I’ve lived 11,315 days give or take a few. In all that time I’ve made countless decisions that I don’t even remember now.

And say, conservatively I live another 40 years. That’s 14,600 more days. What happens over the next year or two will teach me a lot but it’s not the end.

My decisions in the short term determine the outcome over the long term. The point though is that each decision can either be reinforced by the next one or completely overridden. 

The cost of action therefore is small. The cost of inaction though is high. Each moment wasted cannot be retrieved. 

Don’t waste time. Make a decision. Live with it or change it. End of story.