We are all very good at something. It may not be exactly what we need to succeed in our business, but it’s something. With enough imagination, it’s likely we can use that something to our advantage. All it takes is for us to do something better than the next person for us to stand out. Isn’t that something?

We’re constantly presented with different opportunities to spend/waste our time: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, going down the rabbit hole that is Google, and on and on. With so many businesses vying for our focus (so they can make money off us), we could say that our attention is now more valuable than it has ever been in the history …

We all get a bit jealous when we see someone that’s had success in our chosen industry. We think about all the luck that they must’ve had to end up in their current position, and wonder why we haven’t been afforded the same breaks. Even if it was serendipity that put them where they are now, it’s quite certain that …

Lots of people are satisfied with just doing their job. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s usually painless, and it doesn’t involve a lot of extra effort. Click the boxes, collect our fee, and move on to the next one. “It’s all I’m required to do” is a commonly heard refrain. Good enough to get by is another way of saying …

Yes, the first one to market often has an advantage. It’s common sense: if they’re delivering a product before anyone else is, they’re going to get the business. But that doesn’t mean there’s no place for competition. Henry Ford created the first automobile that the average person could afford, and he sold a lot of cars. But his company isn’t …

“How do I get better at _______?” is a commonly heard question in the business world. While many “coaches” are looking to sell their tips and tricks for the right price, one question should jump out at us: If these tips and tricks work so well, why aren’t the “coaches” using them to get rich instead of trying to sell …

Many small business owners try their hardest to get business, pressing their potential client base over and over again in attempt to grab some portion of the market share. Being persistent, they call it. But trying the same tactics over and over again isn’t the definition of persistence, it’s insanity (and aggravating to boot.) Insanity is doing the same thing …

Far too often, a new business owner jumps the gun, trying to get buy-in from their clients before they’ve earned the right. People typically choose to do business with brands they know and trust, not simply because someone shoves a product in their face and asks for the sale. If we’re operating in a client-centric business (and who isn’t?) then …

Everyone wants to know what the trick is. What’s the secret sauce? Where’s the hack to jumpstart my business? There’s no real trick to success in business. The only difference between the successful business person and the failure is the commitment to show up day after day, and keep grinding until we reach our goal. You must either modify your …

Real professionals the ones who are doing the work for some other reason than the money. Yes, earning money is important, but it’s not the only thing that motivates a real professional. Real professionals view their products as works of art; something that’s being produced for the benefit of others. If we’re simply cranking out another widget for another paying …