This is Part 1. Read Part 2: MORE WAYS TO FIX THE “ENTITLEMENT” GENERATION Ok, so I know that this blog is supposed to be geared towards developing black belt values in business but I really want to share a frustration that is hitting close to home. As you may may know, I have five children from the ages of 16-22. …
“Always leave it better than it was” Four Tips to Holding Yourself to Higher Standards
Have you ever loaned out something of yours and it was returned in worse condition than when they took it. Or if someone left a mess with the expectation that someone else to clean it up. Oh, here’s a classic, letting someone borrow your car with a full tank of gas and getting it back on empty. Pretty frustrating for …
Do You Have the Guts to…
…Walk up to someone you don’t know, introduce yourself and start a conversation about money? I’m sure you would agree that most people don’t. We have this fear about talking to strangers about our business. Why? Really, I’m serious, why? Let’s say you are at an industry function or a sales seminar at nice hotel. You have some time to …
“I need to slow down”….Uh, not really, you need to calm down
Society has become too fast paced, wouldn’t you agree? May people go around saying “I need to slow down.” Truth is, that is never going to happen. Do you think the responsibilities of life are going to lessen? I don’t think so. It’s funny because when my wife and I first had children, we were very young. I was 23 …
Need to clear your head? Take a hike!
Did you know that the average American walks 1.2 miles a week? That’s right, not a day but a week. Think about it. An individual wakes up in the morning and gets ready for work walking around their house. They walk out to their car that is parked as close as possible to save time. They drive to work and …
You Know How Much You Know When You Realize How Much You Don’t Know
You Know How Much You Know When You Realize How Much You Don’t Know. Say that five times fast…Crazy isn’t it but I personally don’t think I have heard any statement in my life that holds so much truth as this one. “You know how much you know when you realize how much you don’t know. Have you ever noticed …
I Have No Competition
Are you competitive? I know I certainly am. I have competed in Taekwondo Competitions since 1983 and still have a strong desire to get back in the ring. I have been a competitive mountain biker, winning the NY State series in the category two division for my age group. I have run numerous half marathons, a full marathon, three Ragnar …
A checklist that will take your business to the next level!
Do you know what it means to be a black belt? Interestingly, the title of this blog is “Black Belt in Business” with the purpose of applying Black Belt values to your business. Well, what exactly are Black Belt values? To become a black belt takes years of hard work and dedication, for many it will take literal blood, sweat …
Earn the Right
Happy New Year! I bet you are ready to take the bull by the horns and make 2016 the best year ever. Correct? We all start the new year re-energized full of new hopes, dreams and ambitions. We look at the new year as a clean slate where anything and everything is possible. Well, since you already have that mindset, …
5 Must Do’s When a Client Wants to Cancel
Yes we’ve all been there before. A good client out of the blue wants to cancel or transfer their business. In most cases you find out from your company’s home office. You don’t even find out from the client as they don’t have the courtesy to tell you. So you get upset, even angry. Your day is ruined and you …