There are some people you can serve well, and others that you can exhaust and bankrupt yourself trying to serve. Know which is which. We all want to help everyone, but if you burn too many resources trying to serve all, you may end up serving no one.

What is your Unique Value Proposition? What is the field of endeavor in which you stand out. Most people judge on money, looks, fame, etc. But there are thousands of things that make someone awesome, and when you identify yours, your confidence will improve.

What makes you feel like a boss? Do it. Do it a lot and dominate your day. You looking for a podcast to fire you up, this is the one.

There are so many opportunities if we can only seize them, but we get shy. We let them go by. What does shyness cost you?

I spent the night on the side of the highway last night due to a lodging snafu.. Completely by coincidence, it was near the United 93 crash site and memorial on September 11. It really put any little challenges I face in perspective.

When the day starts poorly, you have a choice: see it is a portent of evil to come or as getting the misfortune out of the way for better things.

Going to the gym might be boring unless you watch the Good Place while on the stair climber. Getting to Milwaukee may be unpleasant unless you turn it into a fun road trip. Find ways to put the fun into the mundane.

We are all afraid of something. Whether it's spiders or obscurity or death of a loved one or anything else, our reactions can be driven by these fears. It is crucial to understand what triggers us. It may also be beneficial to share our fears with those we work with. Most people don't want to set you off, so it is prudent to share with them were there might be hidden minefields to keep everything smooth and happy.

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy tells us that the answer is 42, but never tells us the question. Many of us are the same way in our lives. We never spend time figuring out what the question is and simply stumble about seeking an answer.

You may have a right way to do things, but everyone wants to do it their way. Employees, customers, prospects all will take over the agenda if you let them. Don't let them. You have a way of doing things for a reason. Hold your ground and do it right.