Prosperity is Yours for the Taking
Somebody has to be first, why shouldn’t it be you? Be clear about why you are working. I have a lot of passion for my work, but if I didn’t need the money, I would be doing something different. Do what you love and the money will follow is a myth. Money is a...
Happiness is a Journey Not a Destination
I have news that may shock you. You are never going to get THERE. Where is THERE anyhow? THERE is HERE, and you are THERE now. What??? This is starting to sound like a “who’s on first” joke…I used to have a quote on my cubicle wall that said, “Quality...
What is Your Why?
Why am I sitting here writing to you? I am sitting here because I am passionate about empowering 6-figure earners to have meaningful careers with the freedom and flexibility to live the life of their dreams. What is your why?I’m not really asking about...
Ready to Get Lucky?
From time to time, someone will say, “You’re so lucky,” referring to my work lifestyle. I’m never quite sure whether to be happy or offended. Should I reply, “Thanks!” or “It has nothing to do with luck.” Or they say, “Well, if I had your job…” or “It must be nice…” and I’m thinking, “Honey, this ain’t no job, I created this…
Should You Have a Backup Plan?
What if you dive into this consulting thing and it doesn’t work? Do you go back to your corporate job and cancel the golf games? Postpone the marathon and take your shirts to the cleaners? I have a lot of experience running large medical device product…
Pour Out the Bucket
Is your bucket list bringing you more stress than joy? Are you feeling left out because you don’t see how you’ll ever have the time or money to tackle your bucket list? I poured out my bucket and you can too. What is a Bucket List? The definition of “bucket list” is a list of things that one wants to do before dying.
Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow – NOT!
If Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow had been a Katy Perry song instead of a book, it would have been the anthem of the late 80s and early 90s. This advice didn’t stop there. On June 12, 2005, Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios…
Flip Your Mindset Upside Down
I have a monthly speaking gig at Lee Hecht Harrison. I do a half day seminar on how to start your own successful consulting business. LHH attracts high quality clients so this has been a great way for me to make new connections.
A Passion with No Strings
You must have a passion separate from the work you do for money and separate from your family. When I look around at all the happiest people I know, they have this in common. I am not talking about finding YOUR passion, I am talking about finding A passion. I am not talking about LIFE passion…