Wrangling the Leverage

Have you ever tried to dig a hole with a shovel, digging bar, and clam-shell post-hole digger?  It’s a miserable experience that takes a long time, rarely produces the depth you want, and likely leaves you with bloody knuckles and a sore back. At least that’s...

Your Value

You’re faced with a choice.  The person in front of you is asking you to lower your value. Maybe that person is a potential partner or friend. Or maybe they’re a potential client or investor. It’s part ideological, and part practical.  You know that if you...

Resistance and Income Generating Activities

You know the difference between being busy and being productive.  We can fool ourselves. We can convince ourselves. We can justify it to ourselves. So we clean the desk, reorganize the files, tweak the colors, and work on the fun little idea.  Resistance...

Upping the Ante

Not long ago, off-campus student housing was all about surviving.  Shared bedrooms, a single shared bathroom, a couch rescued from the curb, stained rugs, and faded paint. Today? It looks more like a luxury resort. Private bedrooms. Designer kitchens. Rooftop...

Disengaging

You’ve seen it. You’ve experienced it. You’ve been frustrated by it. Maybe it’s your server, or colleague, or even your partner. It could be your customer, vendor, or CEO.  The person you’re counting on has disengaged.  Why do people disengage? ...

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