Boom. I'm back baby. Had the vacation of my life and ready to "hit the ground running" - Now, there's some corporate BS slang for ya'll. If you ever hear someone say, "let's get you ready to hit the ground running" - you should RUN. Ok, where were we? Ah yes, the 5 massively transformational … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #4
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A Beautiful Reference
"Expand your references, and you'll immediately expand your life." - Tony Robbins I had a phone call yesterday with a future renter of our beach condo. Him and his wife are snowbirds from Nova Scotia that come to Panama City Beach for an extended stay in the winter months (February - April). During our conversation … Continue reading A Beautiful Reference
Lighting Your Fire – #3
Whoa - 3 days in and feeling awesome! I love life and I'm thankful for these two 🙂 In Fire #1, we figured out that having something you love to do first thing in the morning is a MUST. In Fire #2, we explored the miraculous power of our minds and the RIGHT inputs it … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #3
Lighting Your Fire – #1
Do you look forward to the start of each new day? Are you excited when you go to bed because of what's in store for you when you awake? Probably NOT. You more than likely lay in bed and resist the world......hitting snooze a thousand times before you finally decide to make a go at it. Like … Continue reading Lighting Your Fire – #1
Impossible Dreams? I think not…
"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure." -Paulo Coelho For me, this simple quote is a beautiful way to start the weekend. I paused and absorbed it. I let it give me everything that it had to offer and it was wonderful. The simple notion that … Continue reading Impossible Dreams? I think not…
Keep Trying – Keep Failing – Keep Pushing
“I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.” - W. Somerset Maugham It's an old cliche but for some reason it always resonates. I need it. You need it. We all need it.......that constant voice telling us that sitting idle is not enough. That everything worth having takes … Continue reading Keep Trying – Keep Failing – Keep Pushing
Why?
"Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question." -Unknown. Are you sick of getting nowhere? Of feeling unfulfilled? Of living within undesired constraints? Of wondering what's next or when something better will happen? We live in a "How to Society" - also known as a WORLD OF PUPPETS. We are mice … Continue reading Why?
Pareto Principle – Maximizing Output
The Pareto principle states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes (Wikipedia). In sales, this has been translated to 80% of sales coming from 20% of the clients. Which essentially means that the majority of your efforts should focus on accommodating those 20% rather than the people just wasting … Continue reading Pareto Principle – Maximizing Output
Morning Fire – Refuel and Own The Day
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." This anonymous quote cut me deep this morning. Why? Because I am flat out exhausted. After running 100 mph over this last week I am dreaming of hammocks and sunshine. <If you don't care about my life, skip this … Continue reading Morning Fire – Refuel and Own The Day
Meraki5 Mag – First Edition
So, here's the deal. I'm crazy. I know that. You know that. Who gives a donkey do. I created a digital magazine with content that I wanted and that I thought others would like. It's a first edition with room to evolve. Let me know your thoughts. Click HERE for your copy. Check pics below for … Continue reading Meraki5 Mag – First Edition
Chad Shipley 