There’s a difference between teaching tools and teaching skills. Skills are focused on the outcome. Tools are focused on the process. In some fields, learning the tools is extremely valuable. Trades like electrical, engineering, plumbing, automotive, and other fields require a deep knowledge of tools. But tools change. If you want to be really good, you […]
MoreI used to think you couldn’t study leadership. I made fun of the people who were leadership majors. But I’ve changed my tune – a little. I’m still convinced you can’t study leadership. But you can study aspects of leadership. Things like: Communication Empathy Public speaking Writing Dreaming Vision casting Focus Motivation Encouragement And that’s […]
MoreIn order to be noticed, you have to be the best in the world. Let me rephrase that – you have to be the best in your world. That means, if you build websites, you have to figure out how to be the best that: Your customer knows Your customer can afford Your customer wants to […]
MoreEvery month or so, I stop and ask myself: “If money, time, talent, and resources were no object, what would be the top 2-3 things I would change in my life?” This is a great question because it moves me out of the “status quo” of life and helps me think bigger. And the truth […]
MoreOne of the most valuable things we can do is to observe the greats. This is especially true in any artistic or creative endeavor, but it also applies to athletics, business, and virtually anything else. For example, if you want to be a great filmmaker. Don’t start by going to film school. Start by watching […]
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