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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Picture this, your 20 year reunion is coming up and looking to made a huge impression…but you you’re feeling a bit, um, huge. Truth is, you’ve needed to lose about 100 pounds for years, but now there’s a reason and a target date. The event is 6 months away, so it’s doable but extremely aggressive.
Question is, what do you focus on in order to maximize the likelihood of success?
Two major approaches offer radically different advice.
Ready to Make Your Competition Irrelevant?
Monday, June 8th, 2009It’s no secret I’m madly passionate about entrepreneurship, marketing and the health and fitness world. Which is why I’m psyched to share an article I’ve been working on for some time over at my CareerRenegade.com blog, called, “Marketing From The Heartbeat Out.”
Here’s how it starts…
One of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes make is treating product development, marketing and sales as three independent pursuits.
Truth is, they are all hopelessly intertwined parts of the same process. And, without fail, the more innovative energy you give to the first, the less time, money and energy you have to spend on the last two.
The Truth About Vizualization and Goal Achievement
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Ever wonder what the real deal is with visualization?
Whether you call it visualizing, simulating, vision-boarding or something else, the technique has been the talk of the personal-development town for years.
Problem is, many proponents:
- Overlay a metaphysical basis for it, leaving all who do not buy into the woo-factor skeptics, and
- Focus exclusively on something called “outcome” visualization that’s been shown in university studies to be less effective than the rarely discussed “process” visualization.
Time for a bit of debunking and pulling back the curtain on how to do it right…
Is Gifted and Talented a Life Sentence
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
I recently finished reading a book that blew me away, called Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.
Unlike so many other books that have the words “mindset” and “success” in the title, this was a serious book that steered clear of pop psychology and soundbites and offered a simple, yet astonishingly empowering concept that will forever change the way I approach challenges…and teach my daughter to do the same.
It’s not based not on abstract metaphysics, but on hardcore research conducted by the author, Stanford University Professor and acclaimed developmental psychology researcher, Carol Dweck, Ph.D. The fundamental idea was that, from the time we are little kids, we approach challenge with one of two mindsets:
Career Renegade Survey: Coaching, Events and More?
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009It’s time to tell me what you REALLY want…
I’ve been blown away by the reception to Career Renegade, “the book.” And, Ive also been overwhelmed by the volume of requests to offer something more than the book, from private launch consulting to retreats, coaching, advanced marketing trainings, social media seminars, copywriting clinics and more.
Thing is, I don’t want to offer anything that you guys don’t want…your time and my time are just too important. So, I’ve posted a survey that lists variety of potential programs and offerings that have been requested, along with very brief descriptions and possible fees (nothing is set in stone). I’d really appreciate if you would take a minute and share what’s most appealing to you, if anything, or add anything you’d be interested in that’s not there.
Give Me a Break: Are You Busy For a Reason?
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
I see it all around me. And, yeah, lately, I’ve fallen prey to it, myself…
I’m the guy who’s usually insanely effective at focusing in on what I want, plotting a course, then doing anything and everything to make it happen. I’m “That Renegade Guy.” Got a cape and everything.
So, I’ve been wondering “what’s up with me?” lately.
Damned if it doesn’t suck just a little bit when you’re confronted with your own humanity and fallibility. Turns out, I’m great at giving everyone else a break…not so good when it comes to me.
Are You Asking the Wrong Questions?
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
When I was down in Austin for SXSW back in March, I had the privilege of being interviewed for a very cool indy film called Life In Perpetual Beta, produced and directed by blogger, mom and all-around cool person, Melissa Pierce.
While the movie is still in production, Melissa’s been doing the very 2.0 thing and posting interview segments on the movie’s blog, so people can participate in the entire process. And, guess what…she just posted a decent chunk of mine. So, I thought I’d share it with you guys here, because toward the end, I answer that age old question - Are you asking the wrong questions?
Companies Have Nothing to Fear but Social Media?
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Just published a new post at CareerRenegade.com that I wanted to share with you guys. Here’s an excerpt…
What do you tell employers who are freaked out about their employees developing their own personal brand on social media, instead of the company’s?
Here’s my short answer to companies…GET OVER IT!
Trapped By Your Ego?
Friday, March 27th, 2009
The most radical, pervasive, and earth-shaking transformation would occur simply if everybody truly evolved to a mature, rational, and responsible ego, capable of freely participating in the open exchange of mutual self-esteem. There is the ‘edge of history.’ There would be a real New Age. - Ken Wilber -
It’s a gorgeous Spring Saturday in 1997…
I’m out in Central Park as the mid-afternoon sun-beams down on me and my personal-training client, Sam. I’m dressed for action. Sneakers, black tights, a t-Shirt and a cap. I’ve just finished running 6-miles with Sam and now I’m busy guiding him through a fierce bout of core work on a corner patch of the Sheep’s Meadow. We’re both having the time our lives.
Career Renegade Presentation from SXSW
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Finally back from the wonderful South By Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, where I presented on being a Career Renegade. And, I just found out it was recorded, woohoo.
In fact, SXSW just made by Career Renegade talk available as a podcast to listen to or download.
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