Wouldn’t it appear that giving, without regard to any outcome in return would be about the farthest thing from a conduit to receiving there is.

Yet time and time again, if we really think about it, we can see example after example where the act of first giving, whether of our time, or some thing, inevitably led to our receiving something of equal or greater value in return.

We don’t give to receive, yet it is as though that is of no consequence.… Read the rest of the article

If you know my background you know that my interest and study of entrepreneurship and small business began when I started working in our family’s business at just 15 years of age.

In the years since, I’ve been involved in various businesses, ranging from start-ups to more established companies. In fact, on my fathers side of the family we have several generations of entrepreneurs and small business people, including my great grandfather, then my grandmother and one of my grandfathers, followed by my father, and two of his brothers, and then there’s me.… Read the rest of the article

If you’re not familiar with my background I was fortunate fairly early in life, at 15 years old, to work in our family business (you can read my full story here).

Like most growing businesses, initially they will re-invest their resources to help fuel growth. Therefore, when I first got started working there really weren’t enough extra resources available to pay me to do menial jobs like taking out the trash or things which might have been more suited for someone of my age at the time.… Read the rest of the article

When I am speaking to groups and organizations I’ll often joke with the audience by telling them I’m the person they bring out when they need something taught in such a simple way that absolutely everyone gets it. Perhaps it is my southern accent (I’m from Alabama) which often gets the audience chuckling a bit.

I’m only half joking though of course.

I love simple. Simple works. When things are explained in a simple enough manner things translate into results.

It’s in that fashion that I’m going to share what I believe is both simple in nature, but provided you will put it to work in your daily life quite powerful.… Read the rest of the article

As a whole I think there is a sad tendency in most of us to underestimate just how powerful we are. Just how much greatness lies inside each and every one of us – just waiting to get out.

The reality is if you knew just how special you were – and how much greatness went into making you the unique you that you are I’m convinced you’d immediately know that nothing can truly keep you from achieving what you want in life.… Read the rest of the article

Are you patting yourself on the back enough? Chances are if you’re moving too hastily towards your intended goals you’re not taking ample time to enjoy your accomplishments. And doing so has so many benefits that it’s something we should definitely develop the habit of doing more of. But make no mistake, the decision to do so begins with you.

First off taking our due credit for a job well done helps to crystallize in our minds that we’re making progress.… Read the rest of the article