One of the things we noticed in Greece was that people were not addicted to their phones. When you met someone, they were genuinely interested in getting to know you. They were friendly. They were excited to meet you. They were curious. They engaged in real conversation with us even though English is not their native language. Their head wasn’t buried More…
Ellen and I just got back from two weeks in Greece, where we consumed our fair share of gyros, baklava, and ouzo. I have to admit I thought I was going to Greece for the views… But I ended up getting a history lesson, a family reckoning, and a quiet reset all in one. What surprised me most? I More…
As I wrap up Rich Schefren’s Zenith Mind OS course, I’ve been reflecting on one of the biggest shifts I’ve ever made, not just in my business, but in how I show up in life. For most of my career, I was operating from a hidden belief: “I’ll stay safe if I don’t take up too much More…
We thought it would be just another book club meeting. It turned out to be one of those events we will remember forever. Last month, I was cleaning my office and picked up The Boron Letters book by Gary Halbert. This is a collection of letters Gary wrote to his son, Bond, while he was in prison. I sent More…
What happens when one of the greatest copywriters of all time goes to jail for 10 months? He writes letters. Not just any letters. Legendary ones. This month in The Mastermind Book Club, we’re diving into The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert – a powerful mix of personal wisdom and timeless More…
When your job ends—especially after 25 or 30 years—it’s not just the paycheck that disappears. It’s your title… your team… your routine… and the quiet confidence of being someone who knows what they’re doing. You went from “VP of Sales” or “Director of Operations” to… well, what now? Nobody prepares you for More…
My business didn’t come from a big idea. It came from a quiet realization: I loved my job as an Online Marketing Manager, but deep down, I didn’t want to live on someone else’s schedule. My boss did me a favor and laid me off. At this stage of life, I More…
Your “Why” is what turns freedom into fulfillment. In my last email, someone asked: “Who’s going to pay the bills while I make this shift?” Today, I want to zoom out and answer a different question: 👉 What makes this shift sustainable? Here’s what I’ve learned: You can’t build More…
We spend most of our lives in “have to” mode. We have to earn a living. We have to show up, provide, and push through. We have to follow rules, meet expectations, and play roles. For decades, we did what we had to do. But now? Now it’s time More…
– You’re too old to start something new. – No one wants your experience anymore. – It’s all downhill from here. All lies. And if you’ve been laid off or pushed out of your career in your 50s or 60s… You’ve probably felt the sting of those lies firsthand. But here’s the truth: 👉 You’re not too old. More…