Deal Breakdowns
Avoid the sunk cost fallacy
Just because you have invested time, money and energy in something does not mean you should continue. Humans are wired to consider the past when making decisions for the future. This leads us to a lot of bad decisions. This leads us to operate a business way past the point we should have pulled the […]
Read More ...Don’t let your emotions influence your decisions
Something bad just happened. Something went wrong. A problem. Most people just react. They go with their guts. Stop and think. Stop and think about how your emotions effect your decisions. Realize that between every event and your reaction there is a split second that you get to choose how you react. You get to […]
Read More ...Want to get involved?
I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible get away from the rat race. The 40 hours a week for the man with a commute each way to get there. I want more people to design their own lives. I want more people to give entrepreneurship a shot in the area with […]
Read More ...Play the long game
There is no get rich quick scheme. Its hard. It will take time. It will take focused intensity. This is why most people aren’t able to stay healthy. It takes focused intensity over time. This is why most people are in debt. It takes focused intensity over time. This is why most people don’t win […]
Read More ...My morning routine
I’ve been working on a morning routine for about a month now and have had great results. I forget where I read about this. Maybe Tim Ferriss. Before I go to bed I write a question or problem I’ve been working on with my business or life in general at the top of a google […]
Read More ...New Years Resolutions
Say no more often and without feeling like I have to justify with a reason. Turn down a few opportunities that don’t make sense for me right now. I got ahead by saying saying yes to everything. Now it is holding me back. Treat my time like it is my most valuable asset. Take back […]
Read More ...You don’t build a network – you earn a network
A lot of people run around networking as if its the key to success. I have bad news. The network doesn’t come before success. It comes with success. You earn a network just like you earn money. You gain it over time by providing value to people. A network is mutually beneficial. People invest time […]
Read More ...Cargo van buying guide
Ford E Series vans are amazing assets and can be purchased used very affordably. We got our first van on craigslist in 2011 for $1500. Vans that we purchased 5 years ago for less than $4k are still going strong today. We now spend around $5,000 to $7,500 to get a presentable and very reliable […]
Read More ...How do I really motivate my employees?
There are two main factors that lead to happiness and joy in the workplace (and in life). The first is being appreciated and valued and respected. The second is being listened to and having input. Both of these are all about communication – not surprisingly. People want to know they are making a difference. Compliment […]
Read More ...The 9 worst pieces of business and career advice
Start something you are passionate about This is bad advice and I hear it all the time. Start something that makes logical sense. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the relationships you will develop along the way. Enjoy building something. People who think with their hearts instead of their brains lose money and waste a bunch of […]
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