Stop believing that you missed a key step or that you can’t get to where you want to go because of your past. Your path is unique. Make it your own. You don’t need an invitation. You already belong. There’s not a single path to get to where you want to go. Your experience, education, …
I have always struggled with authority, and authority has always struggled with me. I was frequently getting in trouble as a kid for “disrespecting” adults. But I just wanted to do things my own way. Now, I experience my children being strong and independent – and I feel a sense of satisfaction to see them …
Great art has depth – that’s what my friend Josh Steimle taught me. It’s true. When you revisit greatest masterpieces, you find new things. There’s substance, thought, and meaning that you didn’t catch the first time. There’s nuance, texture, scope and possibly a hidden storyline or two. Great artists incorporate excellence in all aspects of their work, …
Voltaire said that we should judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers. The smartest people I know spend more time asking questions than giving answers. They approach life is a certain humility that allows them to ponder, question and test. The fastest way to kill innovation and suffocate experimentation is to …
I like to find the middle ground. In most cases I’m unwilling to take extreme positions. I’m turned off by people who can only see it one way – who are unwilling to see the other point of view. Comments, likes, and views are the new popularity contest. You are rewarded for being extreme, flamboyant …
Money is an amplifier. It’s not inherently good or bad. How we choose to use it provides a window into the soul. As a resource, money allows us to amplify what’s inside of us. I’m inspired by those who deliberately use their money and wealth to amplify good in the world, bring out the best …
I wonder if we stop taking risks as we age because the social cost of failure grows too high… In our youth, we don’t expect perfection from ourselves. We don’t care what others think. We believe we can learn new skills, try new things, and become better with a little practice. Maybe we just do …
LinkedIn Connection: Blake, I would like to learn how to build and scale businesses successfully. I’ve recently started my own business and I have no idea how to grow it. Me: I’ve found a few keys to grow companies. Hire the best talent possible. Focus on their success. They are key to growing your company. …
Do you believe that breaking through to the next level is as easy as seeing it in your mind and believing it in your heart? I think you can change your future by changing your mindsets and beliefs. We can achieve so much more. We can help others achieve so much more. It’s easy to …
Have you considered the benefits of owning and scaling multiple companies simultaneously? For me, it’s the secret to accelerating the entrepreneurial learning curve. It has forced me deepen and strengthen partnerships because I can’t do it all by myself. I’ve had to rely on strong people in every organization – to empower and trust them. …
Everything good in my life, both professionally and personally, has come in collaboration with partners. I’ve spent my entire life learning to be a good partner, and proving out a unique partnership model.
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