This is a powerful statement, isn’t it? You may not like to hear this, but it has to happen. Think about it – if your child never experiences failure, how will they ever learn how to persevere? How will they learn how to overcome obstacles? I hear all the time how the millennial generation is entitled and lacks the work …
A story from my trek in the Himalaya’s…Who has more on their backs, the Porters or us?
Recently I came back from an epic trek to the high mountains of the Himalaya’s and climbed to Everest Base Camp and Mt. Kalapathar in Nepal. It was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. The trek was magnificent, challenging, exhilarating, tiring, beautiful, tough, enlightening, and of course, fun. We trekked in the Himalaya’s for ten …
Would you like to earn your Black Belt in Business?
I love the martial arts! If you know me at all and have followed me in any capacity, you know that I am a life-long martial artist. I have been training in Taekwondo since 1983 and been teaching since 1986. Do the math and you’ll see that it spans well over three decades. Don’t know how that is since I …
Be inspired for 2018….Continued
In the last article, my Empowered Mastery partner Paul Melella did a great job on discussing the importance of having realistic and achievable goals for yourself and your team. I am sure you received great value from the content he shared with you. Actually, only if you are taking action. Remember, ideas are great but without action, they are just …
“It is because of you, I am here” What I learned about business climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part One)
Wow, I bet you thought I fell off the face of the earth. It has been a little while since I posted an article; my apologies. Well, the good news is I didn’t fall off the earth, I just climbed the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. I just came back from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in East Africa, Tanzania. To …
Was 2016 Really that bad? I don’t think so…10 ways to make 2017 the BEST Year Ever!!!!
It amazes me on how many people are saying 2016 was such a terrible year. I kept hearing things such as, “Could this year get any worse” or “I can’t wait to get this year over with” amongst other statements reflecting on how bad the past year was. Was it because the person that they hoped for did not get …
Five reasons why you must have a personal coach in 2017
It is interesting to me why more people don’t have “success coaches” in their lives. If you think about it, we will hire coaches all the time to help our children advance in sports, we will pay for tutoring to advance in school, and many of us will hire personal trainers to help with our health. Countless adults will hire …
The book that every business owner and entrepreneur should read , “Overcoming Distractions, Thriving with Adult ADD/ADHD”
I have the best job in the world, if you could even call it a job. I am fortunate to continuously help individuals accomplish great things in their lives. In the martial arts I am able to take shy, timid children and adults, and empower them so much that they are able to break concrete with their hand. At Empowered …
Seven “Always be…” that every business owner must do
Well, it has been a while since I have written about business let alone being a black belt in business. Mostly because there are soooo many things that we could talk about and address in our everyday lives that need attention. With that said, all of those who participated in the “Quick Start to a Healthy You” Virtual Summit; we …
Easily Distracted? You and everyone else…Five ways to be more focused
Spoiler: Number Five will be Life Changing!! Are you someone who is easily distracted? Me to. Funny, the other day I was pumping gas at a local gas station and pulled out my credit card from my wallet… The action was no big deal but my mind went on a roller coaster of thoughts. Seeing my credit card reminded me …