“The difference between reading and studying is intensity, focus, and a willingness to act on what you have learned.” – Jeff Gitomer Gitomer is a sales trainer. His comment reminded me of a conversation I had recently with a friend. He had taken on new responsibilities at work and expressed frustrations about how hard it […]

I admire an author named Ryan Holiday. He posted a list on Twitter of how to be more productive. I introduce this as a checklist to consider if you are trying to figure out how to “juice” things up as you move toward a new year. 1. Read, Read, Read  Chances are you’re not a […]

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass Hard to deny this.  Most of us would like life to be without stress.  Wake up every morning and have life go without any incident.  Just one day, no strain.  No pain. But it isn’t what we face.  I read a book some […]

“When an opportunity is knocking, don’t complain about the noise.” –  Chad Veach Progress, growth, and/or learning don’t come easy.  You don’t sit down at a piano and begin playing.  You don’t pick up a nail gun and start nailing. Whatever comes easy to you, eventually, will get to the point where the next step […]