Remembering you are going to die is the best way that I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. --Steve Jobs (cf. WSJ) This past... read more →
Recently, I had the thrill of looking for whales. As a passenger, I just showed up, enjoyed the sightings, and got a DVD to commemorate my journey. However, I can... read more →
Over the last three weeks, I have taken you into the liminal dimension of the economy as a blacksmith at work. Imagine the blacksmith representing our activity (GDP), his arm... read more →
"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point." -- C.S. Lewis What do many financial advisors focus on when their... read more →
If we are clear about where we are and where we want to end up, 2014 planning, important as it is, becomes a mere waypoint toward our Finish Line, whether... read more →
All of us must be leaders. But before we can lead others, we must first lead ourselves. Dr. C. Otto Scharmer of MIT’s Presencing Institute points out that the etymology... read more →
As I talk with business owners, the common thread to the discussion is that “grit”—passion and perseverance for long-term goals—is the key to their success. Why do so many of... read more →
New Belgium Brewery (NBB) discovered in 2006 that its customers didn’t recognize that NBB was the brewery that created not only Fat Tire Amber Ale but also a number of... read more →
As I discussed last week, most financial services professionals I know are looking for a “silver bullet” to gain a steady stream of client referrals. I highlighted the clients you... read more →
Every business owner faces a time dilemma: is the best use of my time in the office, or outwardly focused? The pull of glory and “fun” and ego strokes can... read more →
