Thoughts and Things

Will I be upgrading to Snow Leopard you ask?

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No.   Boy I sure like writing posts this short. Oh, you want to know why? I lost the update fever a while ago.  I don't see anything that excites me enough to take any mental energy to do the...  
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My No-News News Report

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Since I have been on a recent news media diet; I duct-tapped my business hat to my forehead and started grinding my nose as hard as I could in an effort to turn my own economies around. I'll update you...  
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What declaration shall you make?

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Just think that 233 years ago; the continental congress was in the final hours of deliberating what to do. They decided to risk everything so we could have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They stood...  
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Procrastinate Your Way to Success - Seriously

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Okay, it's time to procrastinate your way to success. Sounds odd doesn't it?  After all why do today what you can put off till tomorrow?If you are like me you have had it beaten into you that procrastination is bad. ...  
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If you are in a position of leadership, what is it that you fear? Do you fear letting others down? Do you fear criticism? Ridicule?  What is it?  Do you fear the potential negative outcomes?  Do you fear failure? Does...  
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On Greatness

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What makes someone great? What creates greatness? Do leaders ask to be great? Do they desire to be great? Or do they come from ordinary stalk and somehow make the decision that something has to be done. Do they...  
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Leadership is difficult.  The burden of doing what is right with what is trusted to you is heavy.  And it's certain you will stumble and you will fall.  You will make mistakes and you will make missteps. The longer you...  
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CEO Tip: When you can't turn it off

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It occurred to me what bothers entrepreneurs on the "balance thing" (see previous post). It's guilt.  They feel like there is a point where they have to turn off the thoughts of the business, they can't and it consumes them....  
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Say No More Often

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If there is something I don't do enough of, it's saying "no".  Far too often I am influenced to attempt more than I should.  After all, I want to help.  I want to contribute.  I want to give my time. ...  
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Overcoming Problems with What's Next

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If you are faced with seemingly insurmountable problems, one of the most important questions that you can ask yourself is "what's next?"  What should I do next, work on next, finish next?  Granted context is extremely significant to what you...  
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