Simplicity, the Best Path to Success

Simplicity, the Best Path to Success

“Ninjas don’t start as ninjas.” ~ Brad Martineau, 6th Division Budding entrepreneurs, stop comparing yourself to others who’ve been at it longer. I know the temptation is great, because I’ve been guilty of it in the past, too. We get advice like...
Perfection is Not Your Friend

Perfection is Not Your Friend

Unless you’re Lexus, a relentless pursuit of perfection doesn’t serve you well, especially when you fail to launch because “it” isn’t good enough, yet (whatever it is). Does the name Tom Scholz ring a bell?  Tom is a retired mechanical engineer whose hobby is music. ...
What to Do When You Feel Afraid

What to Do When You Feel Afraid

“…but I’m afraid,” you might say. I get it; I’m afraid of some things in the news, too.  With all the current events swirling around us – fear is a prevalent emotion. Do you find yourself being afraid of the things beyond your control?  Or are you fearful of...
Mindset

Mindset

Want to see a successful mindset in action? This short, 1-minute video is from the waning minutes of a college football game between USC and Western Michigan.  What happens when a second-string player takes the field for an otherwise inconsequential play is the best...
Why are you not growing your database?

Why are you not growing your database?

With Labor Day weekend upon us in the U.S., and most kids back in school, let’s wrap up the Back to Basics series for August with a few thoughts about your database. Your contact list is gold. It is one indicator of your company’s future cash flow and a factor in the...