I get a lot done. I run the Trust, Estates, and Wealth Preservation Section of a law firm. I write books, articles, and blog posts – almost everyday. I am the father of three, a husband, son, son-in-law, and brother. I serve on the board of directors of a charity or two at any given time and I serve on ... Read More »
Category Archives: Mind Hacks
Free Marketing That Works – Better Than Seth Godin, Isn't It?
I should start by saying I like Seth Godin and think that he’s a very smart man. And, I should also note that I have praised and plugged his books in this very blog and in my news letters, at my seminars and during my mastermind weekends. Finally, I really liked his blog on copywriting to which I will give ... Read More »
The Trick? Making Things Better With Just Your Voice
This could be entitled “How a Simple Question Makes You Healthier, Happier, and Better Looking” but that sounds suspiciously fluffy. And, these questions really do work to bring about internal changes in those around us. But, if you are faced with friends, family, loved ones, business partners, employees or team members that are failing themselves and you, then you might ... Read More »
Getting What You Want. Everything? Yeah…Really. Everything.
In 2007 I lost 33 pounds (of weight – not money as in the Pound Sterling). And, I have kept that weight off for all of 2008 (except for five pounds which I recently gained back – more on that later). It took several months to lose that much weight. But it took me four years of “trying” before it ... Read More »
If You Are Wondering About the Last Post then Think About This…
Metacognition is the ability to know about yourself and how you learn and accomplish things. The last post was addressing an issue of metacognition and how you become aware of your own process in your personal life – experiencing and improving relationships around the holidays while altering and enjoying your life. But I know that no entreprenuer will leave life ... Read More »
Being In The Moment This Holiday Season
I know that what follows is a little out of the ordinary. Where are the business strategies and tactics that work? I have plenty for you between now and the end of the year. But for now…. Well…… Have you ever had the experience of enjoying something so much that time just flew by – that time didn’t even seem ... Read More »
Seth Godin Speaks About His New Book "Tribes"
Seth Godin’s new book Tribes examines the new direction of successful marketing. Seth’s theory is that the internet has facilitated the formation of new types of tribes, associations, social groups and there is a shortage of trusted leaders. This allows us as experts to build a community that we can really benefit and for whom we can build real value ... Read More »
Using The HIPSTER PDA To Get Results
If you’ve seen me speak or attended any of my Master Mind weekends you’ve probably heard about the Dave Frees version of the HIPSTER PDA. I’ve tried every type of gimmick, scheduler, and gadget but nothing has worked as well for me as the HIPSTER PDA. When I read David Allen’s Getting Things Done I was able to take the ... Read More »
How To Increase Small Business Revenues When The Economy Is Falling
Have you experienced a reduction in revenues since the economy started freezing up in July? Have you fallen victim to the ostrich approach of not paying attention and/or denying that the state of the economy effects you? Or, have you adopted the opposite problem mindset of becoming so obsessed with bad economic news that failure becomes a self fulfilling prophecy? ... Read More »
Clarity of Thought – Even in the Face of Pressure and Stress
Have you ever felt the pressure rising in your body or where your face got hot? Ever notice that you were getting more and more stressed out? This often happens to us and we don’t notice until it’s too late. Is that good for business? Does it impair the quality of your life? Think about it for a second, can ... Read More »